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APA Dakar: Summer Study in French - Economics, Art, and More
Discover Francophone West Africa in the capital city of Senegal. Dakar is the westernmost point in mainland Africa and is home to numerous businesses, regional banks, NGOs, and a vibrant arts scene. APA's Dakar Summer Program is available for six weeks. All students choose two courses taught in French. Subjects include developmental economics, oral and written African literature, contemporary Wes...
Discover Francophone West Africa in the capital city of Senegal. Dakar is the westernmost point in mainland Africa and is home to numerous businesses, regional banks, NGOs, and a vibrant arts scene. APA's Dakar Summer Program is available for six weeks. All students choose two courses taught in French. Subjects include developmental economics, oral and written African literature, contemporary West African art, and more. A three-day orientation upon arrival and ongoing academic and language support are available. Benefit from APA's signature culture package, including cultural events and seminars, two-day trips to Goree Island and Lac Rose, and one-weekend excursion to the Sine Saloum Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stay with a carefully selected host family during your time in Dakar...
Program Highlights
Choose thought-provoking courses, taught in French.
Benefit from a variety of unique cultural opportunities and excursions.
Stay with a carefully selected host family with a private room and all meals included.
Extend your stay two more weeks with an internship, independent study, or volunteer.
Join a three-day orientation to prepare for your time in Dakar.
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- Dakar, Senegal
- Summer
- African Studies
- Anthropology
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Arts
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- All Nationalities
- American
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Dakar: experiencing francophone West Africa in Senegal
by: Julia Jesko - United StatesProgram: APA Dakar: Summer Study in French - Economics, Art, and MoreAs an African Studies and French Language student, one of my biggest complaints was the lack of French-language study abroad programs outside of the Western world, until I found APA Senegal. The program's course content gives students an in-depth experience in a rich culture and the opportunity to make connections to locals (many of which I keep in contact with and miss very much). Living with a host family was a very effective way to improve skills in speaking French, and I felt much more comfo...
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Locations
- Dakar, Senegal
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- African Studies
- Anthropology
- Art & Fine Arts
Availability
Years Offered: 2024
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Transcript
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