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3.00 Credits
Description: A study of African cultures which includes family life, government, economics, education, and religion. Notes: Cross-listed with ANTH 323.
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3.00 Credits
Description: This course is a general introduction to African studies and offers a cursory examination of the culture and history of the region during the pre colonial epoch. The scope of this class will be wide necessitating a selective approach that will focus upon the ways in which Africans have shaped their own past and the ways in which Africa has interacted with the world system. Throughout the course we will focus on the construction of Africa's past in light of the varying tools and methods used to write about African antiquity . Consequently some of the major topics we will address in this course will include: historiography, methodology and interdisciplinary approach, the utility of oral tradition, population movements, religion and ideology, the Bantu expansion, Medieval African empires, trans-Saharan trade, Islam, slavery and the trans-Atlantic slave trade, Ancient Egypt and diffusionism, and the origins of Homo sapiens. Notes: Cross-listed with HIST 337. Offered in fall.
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3.00 Credits
Description: Examination of historical and contemporary political issues, political forces, and government institutions in Africa. Notes: Cross-listed with PLSC 338. Offered periodically.
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3.00 Credits
Description: This course is a general introduction to African studies and offers a cursory examination of the culture and history of the colonial period to modern times. The scope of this class will be wide necessitating a selective approach that will focus upon the ways in which Africans have shaped their own past and the ways in which Africa has interacted with the world system. Consequently some of the major topics we will address in this course will include: the Impact of Colonialism, Negritude, Dependency theory, Imperialism, Legitimate trade, issues of Nationalism and Modernity and Africa. Notes: Cross-listed with HIST 338. Offered in spring.
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3.00 Credits
Description: This course introduces liberation theology, a movement begun in Latin America that develops religious thought addressing social justice and marginalized peoples. Subtypes considered include Black, Feminist, and Queer theologies as well as theologies of disability. Cross-listed with RELG 380, PEAC 350 (special topics applicable), WMST 450 (special topics applicable), SOCL 350 (special topics applicable).
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3.00 Credits
Description: Topics to be chosen by the instructor. Notes: May be retaken for additional credit. Offered variable times.
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3.00 Credits
Description: Topics to be chosen by the instructor. Notes: May be retaken for additional credit. Offered variable times.
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3.00 Credits
Description: This course will combine social science field research methods and the study of government, politics, economics, and culture in Kenya. Students will be introduced to the main field research methods in the Social and Political Sciences, both qualitative and quantitative, including focus groups, interviews, survey research methods, and field experimental methods. Students will also experience designing a field research project from start to finish, including human subjects review, interview techniques, coding, questionnaire designs, measurements, data management, and data analysis. The actual fieldwork is typically in May. Notes: Offered periodically. Cross-listed with PLSC 475.
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3.00 Credits
Description: A survey of the experiences and contributions of blacks from the African origins to the present. Notes: Cross-listed with HIST 509.
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3.00 Credits
Description: The study of politics, government operations and public policy in metropolitan areas. Prerequisite: PLSC 201 with grade of C or better, or graduate status, or permission of the instructor. Notes: Cross-listed with PLSC 515. Offered periodically.
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