SISA 388Hist, Lang, Culture in Kenya

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History, Language, and Culture in Kenya (3) This multidisciplinary course brings together components of cultural anthropology, language, and history to facilitate a full immersion into Kenyan culture. The anthropological element examines aspects of Kenya's diverse and dynamic culture from the context of an international student. Students explore cultural patterns, identity, ethnicity and stereotypes through an anthropological lens. To navigate the cultural contours of Nairobi and Kenya, students are introduced to survival Kiswahili, the language spoken, in variations, in this region. The course also covers the pertinent historical topics for comprehension of how Kenya's modern state has evolved to what it is today. AU Core Habits of Mind: Socio-Historical Inquiry. AU Core Integrative Requirement: Diversity and Equity. Usually Offered: spring. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: SISU-206. AU Abroad: Kenya: Nairobi.