Wolof (WOLOF)
WOLOF 1117 - Elementary Wolof I (4 Credits)
This course is a basic introduction to the Wolof language. It aims to build students' basic understanding of the sentence structure of the language. It combines written and oral practice based on major cultural aspects of traditional and modern Wolof society. These exercises will include production, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and writing.
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021
WOLOF 1118 - Elementary Wolof II (4 Credits)
This course is a continuation of the basic introductory Wolof course. It aims to build students' basic understanding of the sentence structure of the language. It combines written and oral practice based on major cultural aspects of traditional and modern Wolof society.
Prerequisites: WOLOF 1117 or permission of the instructor.
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021
WOLOF 2118 - Intermediate Wolof I (4 Credits)
This course will further your awareness and understanding of the Wolof language and culture, as well as improve your mastery of grammar, writing skills, and oral skills. Course materials will incorporate various types of text including tales, cartoons, as well as multimedia such as films, videos, and audio recordings.
Prerequisites: WOLOF 1118 or permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: (FLOPI-AS)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021
WOLOF 2119 - Intermediate Wolof II (4 Credits)
This course will further your awareness and understanding of the Wolof language and culture, as well as improve your mastery of grammar, writing skills, and oral skills. Course materials will incorporate various types of text including tales, cartoons, as well as multimedia such as films, videos, and audio recordings.
Prerequisites: WOLOF 2118 or permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: (FLOPI-AS)
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021
WOLOF 3113 - Advanced Wolof I (4 Credits)
This course will further your awareness and understanding of the Wolof language and culture and improve your mastery of grammar, writing skills, and oral expression. Course materials will incorporate various text types, including tales, poetry, literature, and multimedia such as films, videos, television, and radio. The instructor will provide all course materials. At the end of the course, you will be able to understand basic Wolof and make yourself understood in everyday situations.
Prerequisites: WOLOF 2119 or equivalent.
Distribution Requirements: (FLOPI-AS)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021
WOLOF 3114 - Advanced Wolof II (4 Credits)
As a continuation of WOLOF 3113, this course will continue to expand your knowledge of the Wolof language and culture. It will enhance your command of complex grammar, written forms, and oral expression. Course materials will incorporate various text types, including tales, poetry, literature, and multimedia, such as television and radio. At the end of the course, you will present an analysis of an authentic oral or written text to an audience, formulate a position surrounding the text, and respond spontaneously to questions.
Prerequisites: WOLOF 3113 or equivalent.
Distribution Requirements: (FLOPI-AS)
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021
WOLOF 5510 - Graduate Studies in Wolof (3-4 Credits)
Topics vary by semester in relation to student needs.
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2023, Spring 2022