ASRC 2300 - African Cultures and Civilizations

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Fall, Spring. 3 credits.

H. Habtu.

Concerned with the peoples of Africa and the development of African cultures and civilizations from the earliest times to the present day. Focuses on the near modern civilizations of Africa south of the Sahara, and the ancient civilizations of Egypt and the Nile Valley, together with their contributions to the development of the major world civilizations. Also deals with the sociopolitical organization of African societies, their kinship systems, cross-cutting ties, rites of passage, gender relations, and arts (including music, dance, folklore, architecture, sculpture, painting, and body decoration).