HIS 454 - Gender and Sexuality in Africa

Institution:

Centre College

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Description:

A thematic course about gender and sexuality in African history, introducing students to gender as trope of interpreting African history. Students examine how masculinity and femininity, and how sexuality have been constructed and reconstructed in the pre-colonial, colonial and postcolonial periods. The course deals with concerns of gender and sexuality, and why it is important in the study of African history, religion, science, social organization, politics, and economics. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.centre.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 238-5200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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