Date of Award
Spring 2020
Document Type
Thesis
Department
History
First Reader
Dr. Myra Houser
Second Reader
Dr. Johnny Wink
Third Reader
Professor Sharon Cosh
Abstract
My thesis examines the contrast between a Muslim man’s opportunity to learn English versus his wife's, who, in a traditional context, would be limited by social obligations to her home and family's welfare. I look specifically at the roles of Muslim Senegalese women. I provide basic cultural context and teaching methods to ESL teachers. I also provide basic vocabulary lists and lesson plans about important situations such as "going to the doctor." The language needed to complete daily tasks is not taught in general language classes, and my goal is to change that.
Recommended Citation
Morse, Abigail, "Les Femmes Capables: A Supplementary Curriculum Teaching Survival English to Female Senegalese ELLs" (2020). Honors Theses. 761.
https://scholarlycommons.obu.edu/honors_theses/761