Location:

Dakar, Senegal

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

This program offers the unique window to explore many themes in African studies through an interdisciplinary look at Senegal. We explore themes such as the slave trade; French colonialism and its policies; important literary and cultural movements, such as negritude; the relationship between religion and contemporary politics; urban history; and public health. Dakar is also a very international, stable, and cosmopolitan capital city that is culturally rich in art festivals, architecture, live music concerts, and films; it equally has a renowned intellectual community.

3 units for 300-level French course (You must have completed at least French 201 to participate in this program) OR Intensive Wolof 3 units for AFAS 369, Senegal: History, Politics, and Culture which inlcudes research project

The afternoon research projects offer students a unique experience to begin independent primary research. After students have shaped their project with the on-site Director, students will visit agencies, interview stakeholders, and visit libraries and resource centers to complete research.

Setting Description:

Students will live in the Mermoz/Point E area and take courses in Mermoz. The program has a Washington University On-Site Director. Tuition includes excursions outside of Dakar to Saint Louis, Goree, Touba, Tivaouane, and Keur Moussa.

Cost:

$4000 which includes course materials, tuition, excursions, housing, and most meals. Airfare is separate.