Is this program right for you?

If you are interested or majoring in French/Francophone studies, African studies, international relations, or development studies and are seeking an opportunity to live and study in a French-speaking West African country considered by many to be one of the most developed and democratic nations in that region, then this program is right for you. The program is geared toward students interested in continuing French language study and learning Wolof, while taking other courses in English and having a cultural immersion experience.

Highlights

• Ideal for students interested in African studies, development studies, and international relation
• Live and study in a French-speaking West African country
• Homestays with Senegalese families
• Take courses in English with a possibility of attending regular university courses taught in FrenchContinue studies in French and learn Wolof
• Opportunities for community service/internships

• Study tours to Gorée Island, Saint Louis, and an extended visit to rural Senegal

Subject Areas

• African Studies
• Art/Art History
• Cultural Studies
• Development & Planning
• Environmental Studies
• French Language
• Gender Studies
• Geography
• History
• International Relations
• Literature
• Philosophy
• Religion & Theology
• Sociology/Social Work

Language(s) of Instruction

• English
• French

Recommended Credit

• Semester: 15 semester/22.5 quarter hours
• Academic year: 30 semester/45 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

• Overall GPA 2.75
• 2 semesters or equivalent of college-level French
  

Housing

Senegalese homestay

Program Dates

NOTE:  Study Abroad programs at Suffolk Dakar are managed through CIEE (http://www.ciee.org/).  Non-Suffolk students should contact CIEE directly for further details.