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Introduction to West African Languages (Yoruba)

4/8 and 4/22 in the Truth Room
2026-04-08 17:00:00 2026-04-08 18:00:00 America/New_York Introduction to West African Languages (Yoruba) This event is designed to teach language enthusiasts the basics of language learning using Yoruba as a case study, while also exploring worldview and culture among people of West African origin. Oxon Hill -

Wednesday, April 08
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-08 17:00:00 2026-04-08 18:00:00 America/New_York Introduction to West African Languages (Yoruba) This event is designed to teach language enthusiasts the basics of language learning using Yoruba as a case study, while also exploring worldview and culture among people of West African origin. Oxon Hill -

This event is designed to teach language enthusiasts the basics of language learning using Yoruba as a case study, while also exploring worldview and culture among people of West African origin.

Topics
Week 1. Survey of Western African Languages (Yoruba people as Case study)
Week 2. Colonial worldview influence on language learning
Week 3. Language in the age of AI, Screens and Social Media
Week 4. Language and the diaspora

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Language Learning | Black Heritage |

TAGS: | welcoming week |

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