Akan is a Central Tano Language(a sub-branch of Niger-Congo Language Family), which is the mother tongue of Akan people in Ghana. Around 80% people in Ghana could use the language of Akan as the first or second language.About 10 million people speak Akan worldwide, most of whom live in the Ashanti Region. Akan is also spoken in Côte-d'Ivoire. The Ashanti people take great pride in their language, since it reflects not only their culture but also the history of their great nation.
Twi is, one of the four major dialects of Akan, and also the principle language of Ghana.
Akan/Twi is offered from first-year through third-year levels, and fourth year upon request. It may be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement, African Language Minor, and also may be taken to fulfill the language portion of the certificate in African Studies. Students of Akan may be eligible for the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship.
Languages and their courses offered by the African Studies program
