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ANTH 156 - The Anthropology of Africa

Anthropology College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

The Anthropology of Africa

Instructor Name(s)

Staff

Course Description

This course offers an overview of the anthropological studies of people on the African continent. Drawing from case studies in archaeology, historical linguistics, ethnography, biological anthropology and medical anthropology, this course documents a sea change from Africa under the gaze of the West, to Africa as examined and defined by African peoples from their own diverse and varied perspectives.

Unit Value

4

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

4

Prerequisites

Upper-division standing.

General Subject Areas

D

Special Subject Areas

NWC

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