Date of Award
Spring 4-23-2018
Degree Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Professional Writing (MAPW)
Department
English
Committee Chair/First Advisor
Dr. Laura McGrath
Co-Chair
Dr. Laura Howard
Abstract
This is the biography of Dr. Joseph Mbelolo Ya Mpiku, a Congolese man who has lived in three different countries, on three different continents, immersed in three different cultures. His life experiences enriched his knowledge of other cultures, and his own culture kept him grounded in his identity.
His story can be relatable to people from various cultures across generations, as culture is a key element of the way an individual sees and defines himself. A culture doesn't just benefit those from where it originated; it can be shared to enrich the human experience, not just in the differences, but also in the many things different people have in common. Culture can then be the catalyst to have meaningful connections with others from different origins, and that's Joseph Mbelolo Ya Mpiku's story.