ANTH 12.14 African Popular Culture

This course introduces a global socio-historical framework within which to examine African popular cultures across the continent and as they circulate globally. Considering the historical contexts of contact between Africa, Europe, and­­­­ the Americas, we will explore cultural, economic, and philosophic aspects of African expressive cultures. Focusing on Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa, we will study music, film, dance, social media, theater, and literature, and consider how ideas of what it means to be African are produced and contested through these media. No prerequisites required.

Cross Listed Courses

AAAS 87.09

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SOC; WCult:NW

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Department-Specific Course Categories

CULT