SOAN0332A-F09
Africa Continuity and Change
Continuity and Change in Africa
Africa has long represented primitive mysteries for Europeans and North Americans who perceived it as a "Dark Continent" full of exotic people and animals. Even now, many Americans learn little about Africa and Africans except for ‘thin’ media reports of political, economic, and ecological upheaval or persistent poverty, disease, and despair. This course provides a ‘thick’ description and analysis of contemporary African conditions using ethnographies, films, and literature. Our focus will be on understanding both continuity and change, cultural diversity, and commonality. 3 hrs. lect./disc., 2 hrs. screen.
Africa has long represented primitive mysteries for Europeans and North Americans who perceived it as a "Dark Continent" full of exotic people and animals. Even now, many Americans learn little about Africa and Africans except for ‘thin’ media reports of political, economic, and ecological upheaval or persistent poverty, disease, and despair. This course provides a ‘thick’ description and analysis of contemporary African conditions using ethnographies, films, and literature. Our focus will be on understanding both continuity and change, cultural diversity, and commonality. 3 hrs. lect./disc., 2 hrs. screen.
- Term:
- Fall 2009
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 538(MBH 538)
- Schedule:
- 10:10am-11:00am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday at MBH 538 (Sep 7, 2009 to Dec 4, 2009)
7:30pm-9:30pm on Wednesday at WNS 202 (Sep 7, 2009 to Dec 4, 2009) - Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Michael Sheridan
- Subject:
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Department:
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92478
- Subject Code:
- SOAN
- Course Number:
- 0332
- Section Identifier:
- A