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Building and performing one of Africa's most popular musical instruments, the mbira (a kalimba or "finger piano"). Ethnomusicological readings on the instrument's history, role in society, and meaning for musicians. Analysis of musical examples; learning the mbira's repertory and mastering skills common to many forms of African music, including performance of polyrhythms, responsive integration of instrumental and vocal patters, and formulation of unique renditions of pieces through improvisation. Weekly class labs. Course requires no prior experience with music or woodworking. Instructor: Berliner
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Interpretations of the black diaspora in documentary film from slavery to the present. Interdisciplinary study of black religions, cultures, histories, aesthetics, politics, and their representations, both globally and in the U.S. Students will view and study a variety of films and approaches to film and study film's evolution through numerous lenses from early ethnographic film to recent works by indigenous filmmakers, and understand the politics of representation, from D.W. Griffith to Spike Lee; read relevant works in the genres represented; and hear from guest critics, scholars of African and African American history and culture, and filmmakers. Instructor: James
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A documentary approach to the study of local communities through video production projects assigned by the course instructor. Working closely with these groups, students explore issues or topics of concern to the community. Students complete an edited video as their final project. Not open to students who have taken this course as FVD 105S. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Hawkins
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The varieties of Muslim experience in Europe and North America, with particular attention to local debates and controversies focused on Muslims, especially post 9-11. How the various situations of Muslim minorities can contribute to anthropological understandings of identity, ethnicity, and diaspora. How Muslim practices can affect Western common, unexamined understandings of religion, secularism, and the nature of human rights. Includes visits to local mosques. Instructor: Ewing
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Dramatic texts and theatrical traditions of Latin American theatre within their historical context. Role of theater as a critique and force for social transformation, challenges involved in translating highly polemical works from one culture to another. Taught in English. Instructor: Staff
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A range of disciplinary perspectives on key topics in contemporary African Studies: nationalism and pan-Africanism, imperialism and colonialism, genocide and famine, development and democratization, art and music, age and gender. Instructor: Staff
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Aspects of social, literary, and cultural history of the Italian cities Venice, Florence, Rome, or Milan, as anchors of larger geographical areas, cities in a specific historical period, or famed artistic centers. Taught in English. Not open to students who have previously taken this course as Italian 128. Instructor: Finucci and staff
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Religious responses to modernity and colonialism. Religion and social change in complex societies. The psychology and politics of conversion. Instructor: Ewing
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A critical appraisal of Marxism as a scholarly methodology for understanding human societies. The basic concepts of historical materialism, as they have evolved and developed in historical contexts. Topics include sexual and social inequality, alienation, class formation, imperialism, and revolution. Core course for the program in Marxism and Society. Instructor: Staff
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Taught in Portuguese, with texts in Portuguese and English, the course integrates visiting lectures and readings with experience and on-site research into popular culture, cultural activism and social movements. Begins with readings and discussion of concepts and history of citizenship and cultural activism in Brazil, then centers on specific issues or movements. (ex: social entrepreneurship and peripheral cultures; AIDS education; performing arts and favela activism)
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