Minnesota Studies in International Development (MSID) Program in Senegal focuses on development and social change through classroom study and field placements. The semester is divided into three parts: seven weeks of classes in the capital, Dakar, six-weeks of field study, and a week-long final seminar.
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Location: Dakar, Senegal. Field placement in Dakar or rural area.
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Language of instruction: French
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Courses: Curriculum includes theory and practice of development, national and regional history, economics, culture, and intensive Wolof, the majority ethnic language of Senegal.
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Academic themes: French, Francophone Studies, Global Development Studies
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Field trips: include a variety of sites such as local markets and other areas around Dakar.
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Housing: Home-stays
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Prerequisites: French majors: 300-level French. Non-majors: French 222. Coursework on Africa, development, and Francophone Studies recommended.
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Calendar: Fall and Spring semester.
You may also wish to consider:
Marseille, France: American University Center of Provence
Morocco: Institute for the International Education of Students (IES)
After visiting the program website, please feel free to contact the program for more information:
Learning Abroad Center | University of Minnesota | 612-626-9000 | Fax: 612-626-8009 |
