Prerequisite:
Nil
Co-requisite:
Nil
Description
Core Course
This course will introduce the complex nature of the African continent from a wider interdisciplinary perspective. Students will be exposed to Africa's geo-political particularities; complex history (pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial); diverse languages, peoples, culture and music, and rich literary and artistic traditions. The course is also designed to give an overview of major theoretical debates on Africa such as the questions of nation-building or the perception of Africa. It will also shed light on the
current economic and socio-political challenges that the continent faces as well as the opportunities it
presents.
Non-permissible combination: AFRI1001
[Note to students admitted in 2023-24 and before: Students who have successfully completed
“AFRI1001. Foundations in African Studies” are not allowed to take this course. For those who
have not yet done so, they can take GLAS1001 to fulfil the requirement of Minor in African Studies
in the academic year 2024-25 and thereafter.]
Professor:
Coordinator:
Bezabeh, Samson
Assistant Professor