ANTH 280 - Peoples and Cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa

Institution:

James Madison University

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Description:

3 credits (C). Offered fall. This is an introductory course emphasizing cultural diversity of sub-Saharan African societies. Basic anthropological concepts are used in analyzing African economics, political systems, marriage patterns and family organization, religious beliefs, and the impacts of colonialism and post-colonial development practices.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jmu.edu/

Phone Number:

(540) 568-6211

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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