African American Students' Self-Awareness through Kiswahili Language.

Temu, M. L. Nambuo

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Publication Date: 1992

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African American Students' Self-Awareness through Kiswahili Language.

Temu, M. L. Nambuo

Journal of Black Studies, v22 n4 p532-45 Jun 1992

Describes the Kiswahili language and the increasing interest taken in studying Kiswahili by African-American students. Overall, college students' interest in foreign languages is declining, but awareness of and curiosity about African languages, particularly Kiswahili, represent student interest in African culture and heritage. (SLD)

Descriptors: African Culture, African Studies, Black Students, College Students, Course Selection (Students), Cultural Awareness, Folk Culture, Higher Education, Modern Language Curriculum, Racial Identification, Second Language Learning, Second Languages, Self Concept, Student Attitudes, Swahili

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Language: English

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