Les Sénégalais de New-York (French Edition)

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Berlin - Official Competition. Share this Rating Title: Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Learn more More Like This. Days of Glory Road to Istanbul All levels include a phonetics component to improve pronunciation. With the exception of the Wolof language course, all courses are taught in French. During their semester in Dakar, students take a French language course, a Wolof language course, and elective courses in French. Wolof Language for Beginners. Spring course offerings are subject to change. Contemporary Senegalese Society and Culture French.

Explorations in African Cultures French.

Crisis Management and International Law in Africa. Some of the courses offered on the program are also offered in English. However, courses taken in English will not be applied toward the French Studies major, the French Studies minor, or the World Languages major with French as the primary language. In addition, the overseas study requirement will not be met for either major, and the student may be required to enroll in an additional overseas program unless the WLL Department determines an exception should be made.

Host families welcome U. Students are placed based on preferences in a housing questionnaire. Amenities like washing machines and microwaves are rare, and rice and fish are staple foods. Some students live just a short walk from campus, others commute by bus or taxi. During their time in Senegal, students have the option to participate in volunteer activities.

CIEE connects students with volunteer opportunities in and around Dakar to help them engage with the local community.

Students will receive a stipend to cover the cost of meals and transportation costs not covered by the program fee. The war actually took place in Europe, but while the Dutch defended their homeland, the French attacked Goree Island and ousted the Dutch from Senegal, claiming it for France in When the British took the territory during the Napoleonic War, they abolished slavery in Upon its return to France, the French agreed not to reinstate slavery, so slave trade in Senegal fell sharply during the 19th century but its rich resources were still in demand, and the French soon went inland to claim the territory.

During the time Europe was fighting over the coastal settlements, the Senegalese still had control of the land.

The Waalo Kingdom existed around the Saint-Louis trading post, so they had a treaty with the French in which the French would pay them for goods and they would provide protection for the traders. When French ambitions turned to colonisation, they started by conquering their Waalo allies in Around the same time, the Toucouleur Empire had conquered the Futa Toro , which formed out of an Islamic revolution among citizens in the Denianke Kingdom in who were tired of being persecuted.

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The Toucouleur unsuccessfully tried to drive out the French in , and the Trarza from Mauritania who supported the Senegalese kingdoms were also threatening French advancement. The French built a series of forts along the coast and river. The Trarza were told they would not be attacked as long as they stayed north of the Senegal River and they did, thereby allowing France to establish greater control over northern Senegal.

The construction of the Dakar-Niger Railway made it much easier to maintain control of the region; Senegal was in French control by and officially became part of French West Africa in The colonized people were only considered to be French subjects, so they were prevented from gaining power. However, in Blaise Diagne was able to prove he was born in one of the communes Saint-Louis and became the first black man elected to oversee the colonies. The following year, France agreed to give them independence and on June 20, , it officially gained independence from France.

Senegal soon defected from the Mali Federation and became an independent state in August Senegal briefly joined the Gambia to form the nation of Senegambia in but they separated before the year ended.

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Issues with separatists in the southern Casamance region of Senegal have occurred since the s, but a treaty was signed in that has been upheld to this day. Senegal is often praised for its incorporation of all its ethnic and religious groups into a peaceful society. Wolof is the native language of some Senegalese people, but you will find that almost everyone speaks it.

Knowing the basic Wolof greetings and phrases will go a long way in getting you better service and prices. French is the official language and learnt by all Senegalese in school, so it is a very useful language for travellers to know.

While some Senegalese merchants speak English, most business is conducted in French or Wolof. The basic Muslim greeting is often used: Salaam Aleikum - Peace to you. The response is Waleikum Salaam - And unto you peace. Citizens of the following countries can enter Senegal without a visa: Citizens of other countries must obtain an advance visa from their local Senegalese mission.

Dakar boasts a brand new airport, Blaise Diagne International Airport, opened in late It is possible but a little bit difficult to get into Senegal by car. Senegal prohibits the import of cars that are more than eight years old, but if you are only staying for a short while, and agree to take your car out of the country, you should eventually be allowed through, but this cannot be guaranteed. According to the customs of Senegal is it since again allowed to import cars also older than five years. A railway between Dakar and Bamako , Mali has fallen into disrepair and no longer runs as of The trains only run within Dakar to the suburbs for both passengers and containers.

The main method of travel around the country is by sept places from the French for "seven seats," literally questionable station wagons in which they will pack seven people so that you are basically sitting on the next person's lap throughout the journey. You can also come with a group and rent out an entire sept place, but this will be expensive. If you are obviously a tourist, they will try to rip you off, so make sure to set a price before you agree to a driver.

There are set prices to often-travelled locations. Keep in mind that if you wish to drive your own car, there are few street signs mostly speed limits and almost all of them are disregarded. Many streets are considered one way, but are never marked as such, and there are almost no stop signs. Heavy traffic areas such as Dakar are best left to experienced drivers and the bold. To get around, one must be willing to dart into traffic, or else, stay stuck at an intersection for a while. Recently, a new tollway was opened near Dakar that allows you to drive around Rufisque.

Especially during peak hours, this is worth the CFA for a regular car , as traffic jams in Rufisque can easily take up to 2 hours. With arid desert and lush rainforests, Senegal boasts a stunning array of sights, sounds and flavours. Current rates for these and other currencies are available from XE. It's also used by seven other West African countries.

Tourist maps are available at the tourist offices. A yellow fever vaccine is required, together with the vaccination certificate, to enter Senegal. It is, however, not checked on a regular basis. Buy at least a mosquito net preferably permethrin-impregnated and a good repellent preferably DEET-based. Permethrin can be washed into clothing and will remain in the garment for a month before the effectiveness of the product wears off and should be reapplied. Be careful with food prepared by the road, as it could be cooked in unsanitary conditions. If you really want to try genuine Senegalese food, you can buy it at restaurants serving Senegalese dishes; or alternatively, you can make it yourself with the food gathered fresh from the markets or supermarkets.

The official dish of Senegal is ceebu jen or thebou diene -- rice and fish.