Education in Senegal
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Primary and Secondary Education
The spread of formal Quranic school in Senegal (called daara in Wolof) during the colonial period increased largely through the effort of the Tijaniyya, the main Sufi orders in charge of the Islamic community. Islamic groups include the much older Qādiriyya order and the Senegalese Laayeen order, which is prominent among the coastal Lebu. Today, most Senegalese children study at daaras for several years, memorizing as much of the Qur'an as they can. Some of them continue their religious studies at informal Arabic schools (majlis) or at the growing number of private Arabic schools and publicly funded Franco-Arabic schools.
Universities
Senegal's main Universities include the Cheikh Anta Diop University in the capital of Dakar and St. Louis University in St. Louis, which sits north of Dakar on the coast. The instruction is mainly in Senegal's official language of French.
Foreign Exchange
Various Universities in places like France and the United States offer foreign exchange trips to Senegal, especially to Cheikh Anta Diop University, due to the interesting blend of French and African culture and language.
Senecorps
Senecorps is a project-based experience in Senegal's capital, Dakar. Participants study Wolof and hear lectures by professors, as well as other acitivities in culture, religion, and language. One can also volunteer, teach English courses, and earn college credit.
Bibliography
- Mamadou Cissé: "Langues, Etat et société au Sénégal", in Sudlangues [1],december 2005.
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External links
- Cheikh Anta Diop University official website
- Senecorps Website
- Gouvernement du Sénégal official website (in French) ] Provides information on Senegal's government, including information on education.
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