Africana Studies 366 - Women in Africa

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

An introduction to the historical study, both topical and methodological, of women in Africa. Students examine themes of slavery, economic participation, prophetic movements, marriage, and circumcision and discuss changes affecting Africa, such as the growth of trade, religious conversion, colonialism, the market economy, and the creation of national cultures. Life histories, songs, films, and novels are studied.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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