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Jonathan Choti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures at Michigan State University, specializing in African languages. His academic background includes a B.A. and M.A. in English Language and Linguistics from Egerton University in Kenya, and a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Michigan State University. Dr. Choti teaches a Swahili course in the Center for Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities and is actively involved in promoting African cultures and languages through his research and teaching. His research interests include the phonology and morphology of Bantu languages and Swahili, pedagogical methods for minority languages, and language documentation. He is a prominent member of several professional organizations, including the Association for Contemporary African Linguistics (ACAL) and the African Language Teachers' Association (ALTA). He has received multiple awards for his contributions to teaching and scholarship, including the Mid-Michigan Spartans Quality Teaching Award (2019), and the Lilly Fellowship for the 2020-2021 academic year. He also leads educational initiatives aimed at sustainable community development in Tanzania.
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI
Teaching African languages, especially Swahili, while conducting research on phonology and morphology of Bantu languages.
Department of Psychology