Isomo Loruko: The Yoruba Naming Ceremony. Middle Level Learning.

Kafi, Patricia; Singer, Alan

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ERIC Number: EJ588785

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Isomo Loruko: The Yoruba Naming Ceremony. Middle Level Learning.

Kafi, Patricia; Singer, Alan

Social Studies and the Young Learner, v10 n3 ppss12-14 Jan-Feb 1998

Presents the Yoruba Naming Ceremony as an activity for a global-studies class that provides an introduction to Nigerian culture. Explains that the ceremony is the time that the family and community welcomes a new child. Gives a list of Yoruba names and discussion questions for classroom use. (CMK)

Descriptors: African Culture, Area Studies, Community Involvement, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Ethnic Groups, Family Involvement, Folk Culture, Foreign Countries, Global Education, Middle Schools, Religious Factors, Social Studies

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Nigeria

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