Arts & Culture in Senegal-SIT

Region: Sub-Sarahan Africa
Country: Senegal
City: Dakar & other locations
Language: French
Term: Fall-Spring
Semesters of language study required: 4 terms of French; 1 term of Wolof recommended
Sponsoring Institution: School for International Training SIT

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A field study program designed for students to explore the role of the African arts and culture in Senegal, a country that has long emphasized the role of art and culture in society. Based in the capital Dakar, students examine topics such as the role of Islam in Senegalese life, contemporary development and poverty, and the history of the slave trade. Arts workshops focusing on areas such as batik making, ceramics, and sand painting, or musical training ranging from Senegalese dance to traditional instruments, add a hands-on component.

  • French Language Course
  • Wolof Language course
  • Interdisciplinary Seminar in Senegalese Arts & Culture
  • Ethnographic Field Study Seminar
  • Independent Study Project
  • Rural homestays
  • Educational excursions around Senegal
For more information, contact an or SIT in Senegal