Middlebury

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.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92478
Subject Code:
SOAN
Course Number:
0332
Section Identifier:
A

Course

SOAN 0332

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Fall 2009

SOAN0332A-F09 Lecture (Sheridan)