a) Undergraduate
Fall 2018
ANTH 2620 A, Ethnography Sub-Saharan Africa, Prof. Sheila Rao, Fall Term (0.5 credits)
ANTH 4620 B, Advanced studies in Sub-Saharan Africa- Current issues in Anthropological Research “Contemporary Ethnopolitics in Sub-Saharan Africa,” Prof. Louise de la Gorgendiere, Fall Term (0.5 credits).
This course is a research-based seminar that explores issues and debates related to anthropological research in contemporary Sub-Saharan African with emphasis on theoretical, methodological, analytical, ethical, practical, and applied problems in anthropological research in that area. Also offered as ANTH 5209 with different requirements.
ENGL 3940 A, Studies in Diaspora Literatures, Prof. Mayurika Chakravorty, Fall Term (0.5 credits)
A study of diaspora literatures and cultures.
HIST 2706 A, Ancient and Pre-Colonial Africa, Prof. Susanne Klausen, Fall Term (0.5 credits)
LANG 1010 A, Intro to Language I-Kiswahili, Prof. TBA, Fall Term (0.5 credits)
PSCI 3100 A, Politics of Development in Africa, Prof. TBA, Fall Term (0.5 credits)
The historical background of African independence, and contemporary struggle for democracy and economic development in Africa.
Winter 2019
ECON 3510, African Economic Development, Instructors: Prof. Arch Ritter, Winter Term (0.5 credits)
Domestic and international aspects of development problems and policies in the African context. Topics may include human resource development, growth and poverty reduction, domestic resource mobilization, the implications of ethnic diversity, governance, and institutions, and issues of trade, investment, aid, migration, and health.
ENGL 2927 A, African Literatures II, Prof. Pius Adesanmi, Winter Term (0.5 credits)
FILM 3609 B, African Cinema, Prof. Aboubakar Sanogo, Winter Term (0.5 credits)
Major figures and movements in African cinema around such categories as the colonial, the anti-colonial, the postcolonial, the diasporic, the continental, race, Afro-futurism, and world cinema, interrogating in the process the very category of “African cinema.”
Also listed as AFRI 3609. (Students must also register in Section BF).
FILM 3609 BF, African Cinema, Prof. Aboubakar Sanogo, Winter Term (0.0 credits)
Major figures and movements in African cinema around such categories as the colonial, the anti-colonial, the postcolonial, the diasporic, the continental, race, Afro-futurism, and world cinema, interrogating in the process the very category of “African cinema.”
Also listed as AFRI 3609. (Students must also register in Section B).
HIST 2707 A, Modern Africa, Prof. Mohamed Ali, Winter Term (0.5 credits)
The conquest and colonization of African polities by the European imperial powers from the late 19th century, the 20th century wars of decolonization, and the emergence of independent African nations, including their economies, politics, and culture.
HIST 3906 A, South African War, 1899-1902, Prof. Susanne Klausen, Winter Term, (0.5 credits)
MUSI 4105 A, Issues in African Music, Instructor: Kath Armstrong, Winter Term, (0.5 credits)
This seminar course will examine African music from five different regions (west, north, east, south and central), using relevant readings, listening examples and hands-on methods. The class will also look at issues related to African music in social terms, both globally and locally. Students will develop analytical thinking, listening and presentation skills through in class activities and assignments
b) Graduate
Fall 2018
ANTH 5209 A, Advanced studies in Sub-Saharan Africa- Current issues in Anthropological Research “Contemporary Ethnopolitics in Sub-Saharan Africa”, Prof. Louise de la Gorgendiere, Fall Term, (0.5 credits) Also offered as ANTH 4620A with different requirements.
This course is a research-based seminar that explores issues and debates related to anthropological research in contemporary Sub-Saharan African with emphasis on theoretical, methodological, analytical, ethical, practical, and applied problems in anthropological research in that area. Also offered as ANTH 4620 with different requirements.
FILM 5001 F, Directed Readings and Research, Prof. Aboubakar Sanogo, Fall Term (0.5 credits)
Tutorials designed to permit students to pursue research on topics in film studies which have been chosen in consultation with members of faculty.
INAF 5603 F, Issues in Development of Africa, Prof. John Schram, Fall Term (0.5 credits)
Winter 2019
FILM 5001 W, Directed Readings and Research, Prof. Aboubakar Sanogo, Winter Term (0.5 credits)
Tutorials designed to permit students to pursue research on topics in film studies which have been chosen in consultation with members of faculty.