• Dakar, Senegal
  • Summer session
  • 2 years of college French
  • Sophomores and above
  • Resident credit
  • Study abroad center
  • Dorms
  • Co-sponsored by Indiana University

Description

Study in Senegal’s political, cultural and economic capital of Dakar, a bustling, cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic ocean.

Curriculum

Take "Society, Culture and Politics of West Africa" for 3 credits along with a Field Practicum and a course in Wolof Language. Excursions to historical and cultural sites, including Gorée Island; Ndiassane, St. Louis, Senegal River Valley and Touba, spiritual capital of the Mouride Sufi order are included.

Typical credits: 7 for summer session.

Eligibility & Application
Open to sophomores and above with 3.0 GPA who have taken four semesters of French.

Applications reviewed until mid-February deadline.

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review. Study Abroad in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.

Estimated Cost

2008-09: $3,805. Cost includes includes academic fees, housing, breakfasts, excursions, and health insurance. Airfare and personal expenses additional.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students are eligible for more than $500,000 in study abroad scholarships. Visit the financial resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships for study abroad.

More Information

For more information on this program, check out the University of Indiana's program web site.

 
Last modified on November 4, 2009