Module 12

Wolof Audio

Study Goals

  • Memorization of the vocabulary in Gaye Chapter IV, pp. 81-84
  • Understanding of the grammatical concepts in section III, pp. 73-77
  • Understanding of the verb "am" and the particle "di"
  • Understanding of object pronouns
  • Understanding of uses of the particle
  • Understanding of relative pronouns

Getting Started

  • Review the vocabulary in Gaye Chapter IV, pp. 81-84.
  • Review the dialogues on pp. 69-72.

Practice Exercises

  • Read and memorize the grammatical concepts in section III, pp. 73-77.
  • Listen to the questions and complete the exercises in section IV, p. 78.

Culture Capsule

  • LangMedia,Wolof and French in Senegal Directions
    • "Does Marieme Live Here?"
    • "Where Does the Head of the District Live?"

Conversation Session Preparation

  • Be prepared to work with the dialogues in section II and create new responses for any given character.
  • Be prepared to count and discuss money.
  • Be ready to create role play situations which focus on giving directions and taking/receiving orders.

Self-Assessment

  • I have memorized the vocabulary in Gaye Chapter IV, pp. 81-84.
  • I understand the grammatical concepts explained in section III, pp. 73-77.
  • I have completed the exercises in section IV, p. 78.
  • Submit self-assessment report as required by your course syllabus or program.