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Zulu Hat 3 Zulu Hat 3 Artist: Unknown Zulu Maker Name: Woman’s Hat; isicholo, second half of the 20th century Origin: Zulu people of South Africa Made of: Plant fiber, metal, beads, pigment Dimensions: 17” diameter (43.2cm) From: Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, 2010 Accession no. 2010-02-022 Not presently on display South Africa Description: This large wide circular hat is made of overlapping dyed plant fiber on a basketry foundation and colored red using an unidentified pigment. It
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French & Francophone Studies Learning Outcomes French & Francophone Studies majors will be able to: Demonstrate French language proficiency at the Advanced-low proficiency level, as defined by ACTFL. Demonstrate understanding of diversity within French and Francophone cultures (in Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia) and of their products, practices, and perspectives. Develop an original hypothesis to analyze and evaluate texts (broadly understood) grounded in French language study, research
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the largest penguin species and lives in the Falkland Islands. Leaning back in his office, with a penguin cap hanging off his desk, Bergman, an English Professor and self-trained photographer, was recounting – through his photography – his latest trip to study these tuxedoed icons of the south polar seas. Bergman had just returned from the Falkland Islands, 400 miles off the west coast of Argentina to study the birds last November. A year before, in 2009, Bergman spent a month off South Georgia
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social issues in contemporary France. Most recently taught as the Urban History of Paris, seen through the métro. French 211/311: Francophone Africa in Global Context – GE, VW An introduction to the study of Francophone Africa and African Diasporas with a focus on (post)colonial development. French 211/311 counts as an elective for the Global Studies major (Development and Social Justice concentration).
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IntroductionAfrican ArtFind out moreIn terms of land mass, Africa is a large continent, in which all of the United States, Europe, China, India, Mexico, and Japan could easily fit. It is also a place of tremendous diversity, in terms of languages spoken, ethnic identities, cultural traditions, environments in which people live and work, and historic experiences. Sadly, popular culture has profoundly shaped what Africa, Africans, and their rich and diverse cultures are “supposed” to look like
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internationally. He studied in Antarctica, Argentina, Chile and South Africa. These experiences fueled a curiosity that continues today. After graduation Matt went to China to work as a guide for ChinaClimb, an adventure education company specializing in organizing and facilitating adventure based activities for middle school children. He also arranged to work for the Global Youth Partnership for Africa, located in Namuwongo. This work led to the creation of Empowerment Football 2009. Matt’s future plans
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Learn More: Yoruba Agere IfaThis wooden sculpture, created by an unknown Yoruba artist from Nigeria in West Africa, depicts a kneeling maternal figure with a nursing child in her arms, while carrying another child on her back. Figures created in this form are commonly called agere ifa. This term refers to any carved container that is used to store the sacred palm nuts that are an important element in the Yoruba ritual of divination. This figure balances a carved bowl on top of her head, which
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of Nigeria. More Urhobo Water Masquerade Staff 2 Learn more about this staff by the Urhobo (Ur-ha-bow) people of Nigeria. More Zulu Hat 1 Learn more about this hat by the Zulu people of South Africa. More Zulu Hat 2 Learn more about this hat by the Zulu people of South Africa. More Zulu Hat 3 Learn more about this hat by the Zulu people of South Africa. More While PLU’s Collection does not contain any furniture; containers; or implements, stools or chairs, it does include two staffs, two pipes
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Introduction: African ArtIn terms of land mass, Africa is a large continent, in which all of the United States, Europe, China, India, Mexico and Japan could easily fit. It is also a place of tremendous diversity, in terms of languages spoken, ethnic identities, cultural traditions, environments in which people live and work, and historic experiences. Sadly, popular culture has profoundly shaped what Africa, Africans, and their rich and diverse cultures are “supposed” to look like, emphasizing
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include, but are not limited to, health and development, congregational ministry, human rights, education, homelessness, addiction recovery, women’s issues and children and youth. Current YAGM country programs include: Argentina/Uruguay, Cambodia, Hungary, Jerusalem/West Bank, Madagascar, Mexico, Rwanda, Southern Africa and United Kingdom. Application deadline is February 15 for service beginning in that same year. Applicants should have at least one year of post-high school experience, with many
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