African Language: Pulaar (Fulani/Peul)

CANCELLED

Summer 2013 quarter

Faculty

Amadou Ba

Description

Pulaar is a language of West Africa spoken by the Fulbe people of Senegal, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Chad.  Pulaar is one of the most widely spread languages in Africa.  This class is an introduction to the Pulaar language spoken in northern Senegal.  The class will focus on both language and the Fulbe tradition and culture.  Students will learn greetings, introductions, family relationship, and the expressions for basic needs, as well as how to get by linguistically and culturally in cultural situations.  Students will study standard Pulaar grammar, vocabulary, and spelling.

This class is appropriate for students who are interested in studying linguistics, learning a new language, or traveling to West Africa.

Advertised Schedule

6-9p Tue/Wed, 6-8p Thu (Jul. 30 - Aug. 29)

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

No Required Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Evening

Program Revisions