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TOPICS IN AFRICAN LANGUAGES

AFRICAN 407
Course Description

Topics in African languages, especially sociocultural linguistics and critical applied linguistics in Africa.

Prerequisites

Sophomore standing and AFRICAN 204 , or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.83

2.22% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
83.33%

38.89% from Historical

Class Size
6

20% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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