AFAM 3550: Understanding Sub-Saharan Africa
(Cross-listed with ANTHR 3550).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Survey of economic, social, political and historical processes that have shaped representations of Africa and Africans. Topics include colonialism, globalization, gender and LGTBQ rights, conflict and representations in Western media. Offered even-numbered years. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Spring)