IN 142 - African Civilizations

Institution:

Emerson College

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Description:

What is Africa? Where is Africa? Who is African? Does Africa end at the coast or include the Islands and the Diaspora? What is the meaning of a white Africa and a black Africa in relation to Western civilizations? If Africa is the cradle of humanity, are we all Africans? Introduction to interdisciplinary African studies considering history, archaeology, anthropology, politics, literature, religion, culture, economics, diasporas, and post-coloniality. Topics include African civilizations, West African writers, filmmakers as African public intellectuals, and critics of colonialism and post-colonialism. Fulfills General Education Global Diversity requirement.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.emerson.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 824-8500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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