ANT 353 - Cultures of Africa

(4 credits)

Introduction to the multiple cultures of contemporary Africa from the perspectives of African intellectuals, Africanist scholars, and ordinary Africans. Mazrui’s video series on the history, lifestyles, religions, politics, environment, and multicultural conflicts of the continent is balanced against the perspectives of other Africans and Africanists on similar topics through texts, lectures, class discussions, and ethnographic films. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.

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