AFRA 326 - The African Diaspora and the World (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

AFRICAN DIASPORA AND THE WORLD
Component: Lecture
Focus on the historical, geographical, and cultural specificities of cultures in the African diaspora. Addresses the following main topics: history and geography of the African diaspora; slavery and responses to slavery (rebellions and revolutions); the ‘big thinkers’ of the African Diaspora, cultural manifestations (music and religion); discourses of whiteness, and ways to remember the Motherland.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with ANTH 326.

University Breadth: History and Cultural Change Additional University Requirement(s): Multicultural

General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Communicate Through Creative Expression Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications Reason Scientifically