CLS 130African Cultures

Catalog

This course will explore the development of Sub-Saharan African civilizations from the dawn of humanity to the issues facing the continent today. The first part of the course will look at the indigenous and colonial heritage of Africa. The second part will examine selected aspects of the political, economic, social, religious, environmental, and gender issues and realities facing Africa today. Lastly, it will expose students to significant African contributions and trends in the Fine Arts: literature, cinema, music, and the visual arts.