Popular films, academic studies and the media often convey a view of Africa and Africans through stereotypical images of war, famine and disease. However, “Introduction to Contemporary Africa” offers a student a view of contemporary Africa as a complex, significant, and richly diverse continent.
This course presents an introduction to African history, politics and cultures by drawing on intellectual resources from the continent combined with those from the rest of the world. The course aims to expand students’ knowledge of intersecting cultures, histories, policies and economics in a globalized world.
In this course you will engage with some of the great writers and thinkers about contemporary Africa, contest stereotypes and misconceptions about the continent, and develop your skills at reading, analyzing and writing within the interdisciplinary approach of African Studies.
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