WIC 140 - Themese in West African History

Institution:

Franklin College - Indiana

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Description:

This course will examine themes in West African (Senegal, Liberia, Nigeria) culture and history at three specific historical moments: during the transatlantic slave trade, the colonial period and contemporary times. The course will be reading intensive including a history of the slave trade, a novel about colonialism and an autobiography about a contemporary search for African relatives. Students will be expected to write a research paper and conduct a presentation on some aspect of history or culture in a specific West African country. Students will be expected to participate in class discussions of the reading, film analysis and library activities. Satisfied intercultural exploratory requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.franklincollege.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 738-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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