SOAN 0332A
Africa Continuity and Change
Continuity and Change in Africa
Africa has long represented primitive mysteries for Europeans and North Americans who perceived it as a "Dark Continent" full of exotic people and animals. Even now, many Americans learn little about Africa and Africans except for ‘thin’ media reports of political, economic, and ecological upheaval or persistent poverty, disease, and despair. This course provides a ‘thick’ description and analysis of contemporary African conditions using ethnographies, films, and literature. Our focus will be on understanding both continuity and change, cultural diversity, and commonality. 3 hrs. lect./disc., 2 hrs. screen.
- Schedule
- 10:10am-11:00am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday at MBH 538 (Sep 7, 2009 to Dec 4, 2009)
7:30pm-9:30pm on Wednesday at WNS 202 (Sep 7, 2009 to Dec 4, 2009) - Location
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 538
- Instructors
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Sheridan, Michael
msherida@middlebury.edu
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