ANTH 320: Global Africa

ANTH 320-001: Global Africa
(Fall 2022)

03:00 PM to 04:15 PM R

Krug Hall - Hybrid

Section Information for Fall 2022

This course explores the complex and distance-defying connections across the world that are shaping Africa and are being shaped by Africans. Through works by anthropologists and historians, as well as through novels, films, and journalistic accounts, we will examine the diversity and change characterizing a continent that is at the center of world processes. This course will not provide a broad “survey” of ethnic groups and regions across Africa. Instead, it will be topically driven and provide an in-depth analysis of select regions of Africa within a global context. The design of the course is also intended to foster an understanding of anthropological methods and theories that are relevant to the study of Africa. Specific course themes include: popular representations of Africa and Africans, the colonial economy, race, gender, personhood, money, kinship, love, health, humanitarianism, and profiteering.

ANTH 320-001 is a hybrid section with an asynchronous online component as well as in-class meetings.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Explores the complex and distance-defying connections shaping Africa and being shaped by Africans on the continent. Emphasizes the diversity and change characterizing peoples who are at the center of world processes. Topics include popular representations of Africa and Africans, colonial and postcolonial histories, gender, money, family, religion, environment, and health. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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