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Parallel Naming and Self-Identity in Pre-Colonial Africa: The Example of the Kabye in Togo

Event Type
Lecture
Sponsor
Center for African Studies
Location
Room 101; International Studies Building; 910 S. Fifth St.; C
Date
Oct 2, 2019   12:00 pm  
Contact
Terri Gitler
E-Mail
tgitler@illinois.edu
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Campus Humanities Calendar

Professor Atoma Batoma (International and Area Studies Library) will explore traditional personal naming practices in precolonial Togo, which were disrupted by colonial-era education and religious systems. After the presentation, Prof. Batoma will answer questions and address comments. All are welcome to attend!

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