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Nora J Kenworthy
ANTH 313
Seattle Campus
Survey of the many cultures of pre- and post-colonial sub-Saharan Africa. Appreciation of the adaptability, strength, and creativity of African peoples. Recommended: ANTH 100.
Class description
This course offers a survey of pre- and post-colonial social worlds in sub-Saharan Africa. Close attention will be paid to representations of African societies, and anthropological approaches to understanding contemporary issues such as nationhood, violence, development, and identity. Of particular interest to students working or studying abroad in sub-Saharan Africa, as the course will develop skills for thinking critically about contemporary African societies and their representations in the West.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Recommended: ANTH 100
Class assignments and grading
