SENEGAL ORIENTATION

 

  

1. GETTING ACQUAINTED:
   
   • What is ACI?
   • ACI-Lewis and Clark: Academic Courses - ACI Assistance and Service
     
     • Program logistics - Health/passport requirements - Geopolitical space
     • Resources:
       --Maps (Africa - Senegal - Dakar)
       --The Gambia and Senegal (Lonely Planet)
       --Youssou N'Dour CD-Rom
       --Orange light and Yëgoo articles
       --Film: "Dakar 100 ans"
       
       
2. CULTURAL DIFFERENCES:
   
   • Senegal Culture Guide :
     • Cultural Etiquette: Greetings
     • Male-Female Relationships
     • Some Cultural Differences 
       
   • Journal/Letter to self - Expectations -
     Orange Light and Yëgoo articles
   • Film "La Petite vendeuse de soleil"
     
      
3. PEOPLE AND TRADITIONS:
   
   • Musical and Oral Traditions
   • Social Organization
   • The People
     
     • Visa application
     • ACI Family profile
     • Film "Tableau ferraille"
       
       
4. FAMILY STRUCTURE
   • Adjusting to your Family
   • Dress Code
   • Family Structure / Roles
   • Harassment and Problem Solving 
     
     • Letter to self (hand-in)
     • Guests: Returning students
       -----Wolof lessons-----
       
       
5. TRADITIONAL BELIEFS
   • Religion
   • Moslem Holidays
   • Traditional Beliefs, Practices and Taboos
     
     • Guest: Registrar--Registration needs--
     • Film "Faat Kine"
     • Final party

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nicole@lclark.edu
Updated: August 6, 2003