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President: Denis HUBER

Co-President: Stanislas FROSSARD

Vice-President: TSETSEKOU Eleni

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West African languages and culture

"In Africa, when an old man dies, it is a library that burns" (Amadou Hampate Ba)

Objectives and content of the course : 
The primary objective of the course is to help students progressively discover the linguistic and cultural wealth of West Africa in a spirit of openness and intercultural dialogue. The ambition is thus to lay the foundations for a good mutual understanding of peoples and cultures in the light of universally shared values.

The course is aimed at anyone who is intrigued ...

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Wolof - resuming on line on Tuesday 8 March 2022

Wolof - resuming on line on Tuesday 8 March 2022

Calendar from 22/02/2022 to 31/05/2022

Nanguene def, On mbelike eh dian, Albe kheraato (hello in Wolof, Peulh and Mandinka languages)

Even if you were unable to attend the previous sessions, you will be able to familiarise yourself with West African cultures and languages (mainly Wolof).

Classes resume online on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. A zoom link will be sent after notification of registration.

For example, here is the content of the first 3 sessions:

Session 1:

  1. Wolof: greet, introduce oneself,
[......]
RESUMING of Lessons on West African Languages and Cultures

RESUMING of Lessons on West African Languages and Cultures

Calendar from 13/10/2021 to 22/12/2021

Nanguene def, On mbelike eh dian, Albe kheraato !

Mamadou Guirassy proposes to pursue the meetings on line in order to discover African realities, always online, on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

The first session will take place on Wednesday 13 October 2021 (the zoom link will be sent to you as soon as your registration is confirmed).

Even if you were unable to attend the first session, it is possible to catch up, as the sessions are split between learning Wolof and discovering ... Read more »

New West African Languages and Culture course

New West African Languages and Culture course

Calendar from 23/03/2021 to 23/03/2021

Nanguene def, On belike eh dian, Albe kheraato (one of the many ways of greeting in Wolof, Peuhl and Mandingo respectively)

If you are interested in languages in general, if you are particularly interested in West African cultures, if you are planning a trip (once the travel restrictions have been lifted), or if you would simply like to learn about Wolof, Peuhl and Mandingo, or to get to know the customs and taboos of this part of Africa in a friendly and pleasant atmosphere, then this course ... Read more »