With more than 10 million native speakers, Haitian Creole has the largest Creole-speaking community in the world. Haitian Creole is spoken in countries such as Canada, France, Chile, and the United States, especially in Florida, where it is the third most commonly spoken language after English and Spanish. Haitian Creole language skills are valuable to employers in health, education, or business industry in many cities within the United States including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Boston. In Haitian Creole, taught by Pierre William Blanc, you will learn to speak, read, listen, and write, not to mention learn about a fascinating culture!
Kenbe la, pa lage! (Hang in there, don't let go!)
Courses Offered
Please see Haitian Creole Course Descriptions for information about Haitian Creole courses offered at the University of Pittsburgh.
Why Study Haitian Creole?
- Haitian Creole is a commonly used language in several states. Employers look for applicants with a background in this language!
- Boost your resume!
- Supplement your French studies
Use Haitian Creole to Earn Pitt Credentials
- Certificate in Latin American Studies
- Related Concentration in Latin American Studies
- Global Studies Certificate
- General Education Requirements
- Linguistics Major Language Requirement
What Do Students Say?
| "The classroom environment was energetic, engaging, reflective, and fun!" |
| "I looked forward to attending every single class!" |
| "This class introduced me to Haitian Creole and at the same time taught me to be inquisitive about all language as well as other aspects of culture that I take for granted." |
More Information
For more information about our Haitian Creoloe courses or other African and African disaporic languages offered in the Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center, contact:
Filipo Lubua, African and African Diasporic Languages Coordinator
Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center Department of Linguistics, CL G-58
lubua@pitt.edu