BLS 3062 - Women in African History

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Subject:

Black Studies

Description:

3 hours; 3 credits This course examines the contributions of women to histor - ical change in Africa during the pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial eras. Topics include origin stories, slavery, colonial rule, education, clitoridectomy, marriage and the law, sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV/AIDS), women's economic activities, and the challenges of development. The course goes beyond focusing on women's contributions by making a case for using gender as a category with which to analyze and interpret the past. (This course is cross-listed as HIS 3062. Students may receive credit for either BLS 3062 or HIS 3062, not both. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.) Prerequisites: ENG 2100 and any BLS, HSP, or HIS course; or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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