Antioch Education Abroad/Antioch University

Art and Cultures in Mali, West Africa

Academic Focus

African languages and literature, African studies, anthropology, art, Bambara, ceramics and pottery, cinematography, crafts, dance, design and applied arts, drama/theater, drawing/painting, fine/studio arts, French language and literature, leather working, music, music performance, performing arts, photography, textiles, visual and performing arts.

Session

Fall.

Venue

Headquartered in Bamako, Mali. Scheduled travel to Mopti, Segou, Djenne, Siby, Dogon County, Kolokani, Kolondieba, Sikasso, Kangaba/Kela; field trips to destinations within Bamako; optional travel to locations throughout Mali at an extra cost.

Living Arrangements

Students live in program-owned houses, host family homes, hotels. Meals are taken as a group, on one's own, with host family, in residences, in restaurants.

Requirements

Minimum age 18; open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors; course work in visual or performing arts; 2 letters of recommendation; good academic standing at home school; maturity and cultural sensitivity; 1 year course work in French highly recommended.

Contact

Ms. Kim Sims, Associate Director/Mali Program Coordinator
795 Livermore Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387-1697
800-874-7986
Fax: 937-769-1019

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