ANTH 135 — Cultural Anthropology of Africa
The course will examine issues of anthropological representation and realities of Africa in a global context. The goal is to help students develop a more nuanced and analytical perspective of African culture. It will look at issues surrounding precolonial, colonial, and postcolonial African cultures and societies. It will explore concepts and concerns about gender, ethnicity, national and racial identity, and class. Finally, issues of development, conservation, and tourism will be discussed along with popular culture and contemporary rural and urban experiences.