• Peoples and Cultures of Africa

Catalog description

Comparative ethnography of contemporary African societies and cultures with particular reference to the Sub-Saharan region. Examination of Africa’s geography and historical context. Topics include: politics and economies of the region, population and urbanization, social institutions, women’s issues, the family, and religion. Prerequisites: GES 130 (may be taken concurrently) or GES 149 (may be taken concurrently). Offered: Occasionally summer.