An African Cultural Expedition

In the main course of this FIG, you will be introduced to the life and culture of the Yoruba-speaking people of West Africa, Cuba, Brazil, and Haiti, and you will see the influence and importance of Yoruba culture in the Americas. Your cultural exploration will be enhanced through your study of the Yoruba language. Introduction to Global Cultures is an introduction to the comparative study of world cultures from an interdisciplinary perspective. As you study the literary and artistic expressions and religious beliefs of various cultures, you will gain a wider perspective that will enhance your understanding of the culture of Yoruba-speaking people.