AFRC 488 - Africans Abroad:Emigrants,Refugees,and Citizens in the New African Diaspora

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University of Pennsylvania

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Distribution Course in Hist & Tradition. Class of 2009 & prior only. Cassanelli. This seminar will examine the experiences of recent emigrants and refugees from Africa, including many now living in the city of Philadelphia and the surrounding region. In addition to reading some of the historical and comparative literature on migration, ethnic diasporas, and transnationalism, students will have the opportunity to conduct research on specific African communities in Philadelphia or elsewhere in North America, Europe, or the Middle East. African emigres' relations with both their home and host societies will be explored and compared with the experience of other immigrant groups over the past century. Topics include reasons for leaving Africa, patterns of economic and educational adaptation abroad, changes in gender and generational roles, issues of cultural and political identity, and the impact of national immigration policies. (AFST170, AFST517) Elementary Yoruba I. (A) Staff. Offered through Penn Language Center. This is an introductory course in Yoruba whose goals are to introduce students to the history, geographical location of the people who speak Yoruba, their culture, customs, and traditions; and to enable students to develop communicative skills through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. (AFST171, AFST518) Elementary Yoruba II. (B) Staff. Prerequisite(s): AFAM 170 or permission of the instructor. Offered through the Penn Language Center. This course continues to introduce basic grammar, vocabulary, and the reading and writing of Yoruba to new speakers. (AFST180, AFST580) Elementary Swahili I. (A) Staff. Offered through the Penn Language Center. Beginning level of Swahili which provides training and practice in speaking, reading and writing with initial emphasis on speaking and listening. Basic grammar, vocabulary, and cultural skills learned gradually with priority on the spoken language. Especially during the second term folktales, other texts, and films will be used to help introduce important aspects of Swahili culture. (AFST181, AFST581) Elementary Swahili II. (B) Staff. Prerequisite(s): AFAM 180 or permission of the instructor. Offered through the Penn Language Center. This course continues to introduce basic grammar, vocabulary, and the reading and writing of Swahili to new speakers. During this term, folktales, other texts, and film selections are used to help introduce important aspects of Swahili culture and the use of the language in wide areas of Africa.

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3.00

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www.upenn.edu

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(215) 898-5000

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Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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