Reviews of professor Mamadou Tapha Ly

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
One of the better French teachers at DU. He really cares about each student and your grade, and is very good at engaging the entire class in discussions about the readings, which are always thought-provoking (Cesaire; Aminata Traore; Frantz Fanon; Cheikh Kane). He gives good feedback on your writing and as long as you participate, you'll do well.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
His classes are always engaging and relevant to real problems around the globe (capitalism, neocolonialism, racial oppression, etc.) and it is fascinating to discuss these issues through a non-western lens through writings by leading activists (Cesaire, Taubira, Glissant, Confiant, Beauclair). The environment in class is welcoming to each student.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Very friendly guy and easy to talk to. Lots of reading and papers. Just make sure to do the readings when they count and provide good evidence in your papers, and you will do well. Mostly essays, no tests, and one presentation.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I adore Tapha. He is so kind and knowledgeable. I cannot recommend him enough.