ANTH 213 - Contemporary African Culture

Institution:

Loyola University Chicago

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

This course investigates popular culture, traditional African philosophy, and political economy in the postmodern era. Engaging an interdisciplinary approach, the course includes an overview of pre-colonial Africa (primarily West Africa), African intellectual contributions to the West, and the reverse. Outcome: Students will gain familiarization with Africana philosophy and orientation to the world as a prelude to understanding contemporary messages embedded within popular culture genres in specific regions of Africa.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.luc.edu

Phone Number:

(773) 274-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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