Marko J Mwipopo

Marko J Mwipopo is a Lecturer II and Intermittent Lecturer in the Department of African-American and African Studies (DAAS) at the University of Michigan. A native speaker of Hehe and Swahili, he brings expertise in language teaching, bilingual education, and qualitative research methods to his academic roles.

• B.A. in Education (2004), University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
• M.A. in Language Teaching Specialization (2007), University of Oregon
• Ph.D. in Education (2016), University of Oregon

His research interests focus on Swahili language pedagogy, indigenous education, and democratic teaching practices. While specific publications are not listed in the provided text, his work emphasizes culturally responsive and qualitative approaches to education.

Marko has taught Swahili at both high school and college levels across the United States, complementing his current role at the University of Michigan. He can be reached at mmwipopo@umich.edu for inquiries related to language instruction and educational methodologies.