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AFST 3990

Directed Study African Studies
Wolof Language
Credit Hours:
3

This class will  learn an African language and the culture of Wolof. Wolof is a language spoken in Senegal, Gambia and Mauritania. It is the Lingua Franca in Senegal and an important trade language in West Africa. It is one of the Niger-Congo language that is not tonal; Senegal is a French speaking country, the Wolof language has many French words. The elementary Wolof course is therefore an introduction to the Wolof language and culture. 

Semesters Offered:
Spring

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