KU Summer African Languages Institute

The Kansas African Studies Center and the Department of African and African-American Studies at the University of Kansas are the sponsors of a Summer African Language Institute (SALI) on the Lawrence campus from June 1 - July 24, 2026. The institute will offer expert instruction in beginning Kiswahili.

In eight weeks, experience the equivalent of one year of university-level language instruction. Enhance your global awareness through experiential learning. Empower yourself to build your future as a socially responsible citizen. 

The environment of the institute will foster a close community of Kiswahili language learners over the course of both summer sessions. All language courses will be supplemented with a variety of activities including guest lectures, field trips, films, language tables, and cultural immersion. We invite you to join us for a rigorous yet fun summer of learning without boundaries!

Courses Offered Summer 2026

June summer session: KISW 110

July summer session: KISW 120