Akan is a great language course, taught by an IU Alum who recently returned from living in Ghana! Like all our language classes, the small class size means you get individualized attention. Akan is the primary language of Ghana, located in West Africa. Ghana has a central place in the history of forced enslavement, AND the site of resiliant anti-slavery actions, and of leaders who were critical in the independance movements that occurred across Africa (such as Kwame Nkrumah). By studying Akan, you will understand a language spoken by more than 16 miliion people across the world, and also learn one of the main African heritage languages spoken in the US. You will have opportunities for study abroad in Ghana, summer language study, and if you continue on with your studies in Akan, you can apply for a Foreign language & Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS) to fund your education! Learn Akan/Twi and become involved in these and other opportunities, or prepare for a career in areas such as international business, government, health, non-government organizations, or international law!
