Interdisciplinary 391 - Seminar in African and African Diaspora Studies

Institution:

Calvin University

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Description:

From Africa to the West, colonialization and neo-colonialization have formed a historically-based social and structural context from which emerge racialized gender representations, identity, and cultural frames. This interdisciplinary course utilizes a Christian lens to : explore and deconstruct colonialism/neo-colonialism; examine and critique that context's raced and gendered social ideologies including "Blackness",Whiteness, marginalization, and structures (economic, political, religious, schooling, etc.) , movements of resistance, empower- ment, and reform as well as issues of language, identity and culture. Special attention will be paid to an Afro-Christian perspective and critique, critical theory, and representation. From a historical backdrop, this course will examine the neo-colonial social context, its operational impact, globalization, and the need/mean for transformation. Prerequisites: Three courses from the African and African Diaspora minor or approval of the instructor.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.calvin.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 526-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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