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**Twi A. Elementary Twi**  
Catalog Number: 0023  
*John M. Mugane*  
Course Instructor: [Cynthia Owusu](/people/cynthia-owusu)

*Full course (indivisible). Hours to be arranged.*  
Twi is one of the regional languages of the Akan speaking peoples of Ghana, constituting the largest ethnic group in Ghana. Twi is fast becoming the *lingua franca* of the country. This course aims to help students acquire the Twi language at the basic or elementary level.  
*Note:* This course is offered only when there is demonstrated curricular and academic need on the part of the student. Please consult the Director of Language Programs [by email](mailto:mugane@g.harvard.edu) for more information. Not open to auditors.

**Twi B. Intermediate Twi**  
Catalog Number: 0025  
*John M. Mugane and assistant*   
*Course Instructor:* [*Cynthia Owusu*](/people/cynthia-owusu)

*Full course (indivisible). Hours to be arranged.*  
Continuation of Twi A. Twi is one of the regional languages of the Akan speaking peoples of Ghana constituting the largest ethnic group in Ghana. Twi is fast becoming the *lingua franca* of the country. The Akan people are well known for their art and culture, especially the traditional colorful Kente cloth.  
*Note:* Not open to auditors.  
*Prerequisite:* Twi A or the equivalent of one year’s study of Twi.

**Twi 101ar. Reading in Twi**   
Catalog Number: 0026  
*John M. Mugane and assistant*   
*Course Instructor:* [*Cynthia Owusu*](/people/cynthia-owusu)

*Half course (fall term). Hours to be arranged.*  
Advanced reading in Twi.  
*Note:* Not open to auditors.  
*Prerequisite:* Twi B or equivalent.

**Twi 101br. Reading in Twi II**  
Catalog Number: 0028  
*John M. Mugane*   
*Course Instructor:* [*Cynthia Owusu*](/people/cynthia-owusu)

*Half course (spring term). Hours to be arranged.*  
Advanced reading in Twi II.  
*Note:* Not open to auditors.  
*Prerequisite:* Twi 101ar or equivalent.