The African Diaspora: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
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Overview
Subject area
INT
Catalog Number
240
Course Title
The African Diaspora: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Department(s)
Description
This course is a conceptual and thematic exploration of the African diaspora in the Caribbean, Brazil and Western Europe. It proposes an excavation of the African heritage in the Americas, and a study of the aesthetic, cultural and political legacy forged by people who embrace shared historical trajectories. It will adopt an interdisciplinary approach to analyze literary traditions and socio-cultural issues in the selected areas. Emphasis will be placed on political, economic and social-cultural issues.
Cross Listed Courses
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Course Attributes
COPT - CSICW (CSI Contemporary World), COPT - CSIPD (CSI Pluralism and Diversity), COPT - CSISSA (CSI Social Scientific Analysis)
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
4
Requisites
034065