Study Abroad Opportunities In Africa

Students interested in language study in Africa
are encouraged to look into the following programs

Swahili GPA
http://www.africa.msu.edu/kiswahili.php

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Zulu GPA
http://www.africa.upenn.edu/afl/gpa_announcement.htm

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Yoruba: GPA
http://web.africa.ufl.edu/YorubaGPA.html

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Global Internship Program in Niger
International Programs at BU offers a study abroad program in Niamey, Niger, carried out in collaboration with the Université Abdou Monmouni of Niamey, in which students from Boston University and other colleges and universities, spend a semester, or an entire academic year, in Niger studying the social, historical, and political foundations of Sahelian culture as well as French and one or more of the languages of Niger (Hausa and Zarma are regularly offered). The program also involves a community placement through which students carry out a kind of internship in a local organization.
http://www.bu.edu/abroad/programs/niger/niamey/niamey_lla/

Summer Program in Dakar, Senegal
The Senegalese Studies Program offers students the opportunity to spend six weeks living and studying in Dakar, Senegal’s vibrant, coastal capital. Dakar blends modern amenities with the cultural tradition of diverse ethnic groups. Senegal, Africa’s westernmost country, has played a significant role in the politics, arts and culture of West Africa. Coursework will introduce students to Senegalese culture through its literature, film, and performing arts. Students may also choose to study Wolof, one of the principal languages spoken in Senegal. Students live with Senegalese families. Excursions complement the coursework and may include Gorée Island and Saint-Louis, among others. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn eight Boston University credits.
http://www.bu.edu/abroad/programs/senegal/dakar/dakar_ssp/

Rabat Language and Liberal Arts Program
In the heart of Rabat’s medina, students live, learn, and explore the language and culture of North Africa. The Rabat Language and Liberal Arts Program takes students into the world of Arabic language and into the culture of Islam and North Africa, in Morocco’s cosmopolitan capital city. Along with an intensive study of Arabic language, students explore the history, politics, and religion of Morocco and this ever-changing region of the world through coursework, homestays, and excursions. Upon successful completion of the program students will earn 16 Boston University credits.
http://www.bu.edu/abroad/programs/morocco/rabat/rabat_lla/

Interested parties should contact:
Boston University International Programs
888 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215.
Tel. 617-353-9888
http://www.bu.edu/abroad/

For more information contact:

African Studies Center
270 Bay State Road,
Boston, MA 02215
phone: 617-353-3673
e-mail: abellows@bu.edu