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Swahili Cultures Then and Now: J-term abroad in Kenya

Dr. Anne Rotich talks about the unforgettable moments from her J-term course abroad in Kenya and the immersive ways students learn about Swahili culture

<p>Dr. Rotich’s class enjoys an adventure to Hell’s Kitchen, a natural wonder in Southeastern Kenya.</p>

Dr. Rotich’s class enjoys an adventure to Hell’s Kitchen, a natural wonder in Southeastern Kenya.

Dr. Anne Rotich, Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of African American and African Studies, informs us about her J-term course, Swahili Cultures Then and Now, which takes the students across the globe to Kenya. Dr. Rotich discusses the new knowledge and informational experiences students gain from traveling around Kenya, and how she provides opportunities for cultural immersion. She also analyzes the benefits of studying abroad and how students can most insightfully learn about other cultures.

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