Afrikaans is a language spoken in southern Africa , primarily in South Africa , Zimbabwae, and Namibia.The language Afrikaans has its roots in seventeenth century Dutch but it has been influenced by many languages including: English, Malay, German, Portuguese, French and some African languages. Up until the 19th century Afrikaans acted only as the spoken language and Dutch was used as the formal and written language. On 14 August 1875 the GRA, an organization that promoted the Afrikaans language, was formed by Rev. S.J. Du Toit. The first complete translation of the Bible into Afrikaans was made in 1933. According to Act 8 of 1925 of South Africa it became the official language (incorporated into Dutch) together with English. The language was promoted alongside Afrikaner nationalism after 1948 and played an important role in minority white rule in Apartheid South Africa . With the new constitution of South Africa (1996) it was again accepted as one of the official languages of South Africa.

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Through the Department of Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures, the African Studies Center courses in six African languages are available, including Arabic. Also The Boston University African Studies Center collaborates with The Department of Africa & African American Studies at Havard University and make it possible to cross - register for African Language courses. Those interested in a language not offered at their own institution should make arrangements for cross- registration with the African Language Coordinator.

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Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of the political, jurisdictional or international status of the country or territory to which a person belongs, whether it be independent, trust, non-self-governing or under any other limitation of sovereignty .