AST 264 Geechee Gals and Gullah Nation: Keeping Traditions Alive in the Georgia Sea Islands

After six spring classes on campus, visit Gullah/Geechee communities in Georgia and South Caroline to study the unique African American culture-language, foodways, crafts, music, and religion-which is traceable to West Africa. Ten-day trip includes museums, presentations by local experts, and explorations of religious practices and musical traditions.