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This course examines the role revolutionary violence played in establishing a modern Atlantic world based on the idea of the liberal nation-state. We will take as our guiding assumption that liberation movements in Latin America played a key role in that process, but we will at times consider the critical influence of revolutions in North America and Europe on events in Latin America. We will especially consider the roles of nationalism, Marxism, and anti-colonialism in providing models for revolutionary violence. Spring, even years.
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3.00 Credits
What is Happiness? Truth? Peace? Freedom? Justice? How might they be pursued? Related? Attained? This course critically examines the writings of major 18th-century European philosophers (such as Voltaire, Montesquieu, Beccaria, Rousseau, Smith, Condorcet, and Kant) who questioned prevailing authorities and beliefs and posited new ideas that laid the foundations for modern theories of science, religion, education, law, politics, economics, history, society, and human nature. Conducted as a discussion-based seminar with attention to historical origins, context, effects and significance in the contemporary world. Fall.
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3.00 Credits
This discussion-based course examines classics in modern African political philosophy written in colonial and post-colonial contexts. The canon stretches across the entire African continent. We examine writing on the nature of colonialism and race in colonial contexts, from Franz Fanon in the north to Steve Biko in the south. The post-colonial project is explored through the writings of politicians such as Kwame Nkrumah or Julius Nyerere, and novelists like Ngugi wa Thiongo. Postcolonial critiques include the development of African feminism, and we will read key writers such as Amina Mama and Ifi Amadiume. Every 3 years, spring 09.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the history of change and continuity in western representations of Africa from Herodotus through Hegel, via transatlantic slavery and abolition movements, scientific racism, Pan-Africanism and the Anti-Apartheid Movement to the current news media, documentaries, novels and Hollywood movies. Fall 07, 10.
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3.00 Credits
How have Africans represented "Africa" to those on other continents, as well as within the continentof Africa itself? This course explores ways in which Africans have interacted with, responded to, and initiated conversations with others across the globe. We will explore African representations of Africa from the colonial era, through the Cold War to post-colonial global contexts. Our conversation will range from political and economic critiques through cultural presentations in music, film and tourism. No prerequisites, but your understanding will be deepened if you have taken HIS 3430 (Representing Africa through Western Eyes). Spring 2008, 2011.
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the political history of apartheid (1948-1994). We explore the roots of racial segregation and anti-racist protest from the late 19th century, from the discoveries of diamonds and gold, the South African ("Anglo-Boer") War and the formation of the Union ofSouth Africa (1910). The growth of segregation in the following decades is explored, but the focus of the course is after the imposition of apartheid in 1948. We trace the development of different forms of resistance to mounting state repression. The history of apartheid is examined in three periods: the establishment of apartheid and non-violent defiance politics (1948-1960); the Sharpeville Massacre, massive state repression and the move to armed struggle (1960-1976); "Soweto" and the dismantling of apartheid (1976-1994) . Fall 06, 09.
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3.00 Credits
The history of colonial rule in Africa is often thought of as "what Europe did to Africa". Herewe are interested in African perspectives of colonial and post-colonial events and processes. We examine how African writers - of all shades of skin color - have viewed and reviewed their history, under colonial rule and in neo- and postcolonial contexts. After we have established the context of colonial rule, we explore a wide range of literature across the continent, including novels and more formal historical and political critiques. Some of these texts were produced under colonialism, and others were written later. They all reflect in fascinating ways on modern African history, from the inside. Spring odd years.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the changing roles of both women and gender in African history, from precolonial through postcolonial societies. Using case studies from different eras and regions, the course explores political, social and economic change, and includes a discussion of sexualities and of African feminist critiques of western feminism. 2007, 2010.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory survey of Chinese history and culture from early China to today. Topics will include images of China in the West; art, language, literature, and beliefs; the evolution of traditional social roles and identities; the rise of the imperial state and problems of empire; Western imperialism; major movements for reform and revolution; the status of women; the cultural revolution; democracy and the roles of intellectuals and artists; and China's international interests today and over time. Fall.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory survey of Japanese culture and history from ancient times to today, including the foundations and evolution of the Japanese state; the role of Shinto, Buddhism and other belief systems in society and politics; the significance of Chinese influence; rise of the samurai and the philosophy of bushido; the "floating world" of urban Japanese culture; imperial restoration andproblems of empire; WWII and the U.S. occupation; and economic competitiveness and Japan's international interests. Spring.
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