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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to examine the complex interplay between race, religion and culture in a variety of contexts in the Western hemisphere. The course includes practice. ( Spring)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the historical development of cities, the socio-economic significance of the metropolis, and patterns of urban growth and decay. In addition, problems such as gentrification, homelessness, racial and ethnic tensions, fiscal crises and trends in urban politics will be explored. ( Fall)
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3.00 Credits
A survey of African sculpture and decorative arts from sub- Saharan Africa. Works will be examined within a cultural and historical context. ( Spring)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the people and cultures of the Caribbean during three periods: Pre-Columbian, Colonization, Independence. Various socio-political movements that erupted during these periods will be analyzed by using different countries as case studies. Major trends will be noted while paying attention to the unique characteristics of each country used as a case study. ( Fall)
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys recent writing in English by authors of Caribbean origins. The themes of the stories and novels are: the African Diaspora; the slave trade; colonial rule; the fight for independence and global identity.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of African history from the late 19th- century to the 1960's, this course examines, the abolition of the slave trade and the rise of commodity commerce, European imperialism, African resistance and the imposition of colonial domination. Political, economic and social developments during the colonial period, the emergence of African freedom struggles and nationalism and the recovery of African independence will also be examined. ( Fall)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a survey of African history from the earliest times to 1800. Themes include the formation of early human communities in selected parts of Africa, the ancient kingdoms and civilizations of Egypt, Meroe, Axum and others, the Sudanic empires and kingdoms, East and Southern African kingdoms, the trans-Saharan trade system, the slave trade and its impact, and political and economic developments to 1800. ( Fall)
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys aspects of the history of post-independence Africa since the 1950s. Themes examined include the national independence movements and liberation struggles, nationbuilding, political ideologies, the party systems, the military in politics, internal conflicts, civil wars, educational, social and cultural developments, neo-colonialism, economic dependency and development, foreign interference through structural adjustment programs, the movement for political change and the future of Africa. ( Spring)
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3.00 Credits
The course focuses on history and society from local and comparative perspectives. It will be offered in conjunction with a summer trip to Senegal and the Gambia. ( Spring).
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3.00 Credits
The course is linked to a trip to Brazil. Brazil is the largest South American country and harbors a Black population that is the largest outside of Africa, the second largest after Nigeria, and one that is far greater than that of the US. The course and the trip will cover the rich history of Blacks in Brazil and their interaction with Europeans and Native Americans. The sites of learning during the trip will be churches, museums, shrines, colleges, theatres, etc.
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