Legacy Course Catalog
ANTH E310 - Introduction To Cultures In Africa
| Effectivity: | 05/14/2004 - Fall 2007 *** @ IU Fort Wayne Traditional |
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| Credits: | 3 |
| Instructional Types: | Lec |
| Usually Offered: | fal spr sum |
| Short Title: | Intro Cultures Africa |
| Description: | The vitality and diversity of African cultures today testifies to the tenacity and creativity of human societies who have faced seveer ecological, political, and social pressures throughout their histories. During the semester, we will explore six cultures in depth throug reading ethnographies that explore a broad spectrum of social situations across the continent. Books, videos, and CD-ROMS will guide us from deserts to deep forests, from city neighborhoods to remove villages, and into communities on every side of sub-Saharan Africa-West, Central, East and South. The authors present different backgrounds and interests in specific topics and theories. Africans also wrestle with issues we share, like changing family values, religious loyalities, interethnic relations, dirty politics, budget cuts, hunger and protecting national prosperity. The course requires consistently preparing for class meetings, taking an active part in discussions and group activities during class, completing worksheets and other assignments outside of class, and three essay exams including the final. |
| Department: | Sociology & Anthropology |
| Credit By Exam: | NO |
| Repeatable Flag: | NO |
| Temporary Flag: | NO |
| Full Time Privilege Flag: | NO |
| Honors Flag: | NO |
| Variable Title Flag: | NO |
Fall 2007 *** indicates the course was still an active course and was transferred to the Banner Catalog effective Spring 2008. This course was not expired Fall 2007.
