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Academic Year 2000/2001

African Architecture
ARHA 294 FA
Clusters:
African Studies

This course presents an introduction to the prehistory of monumental (i.e., religious) architecture in sub-Saharan Africa (accessible partly by archaeology). We then look at the history of both domestic and religious architecture in pre-colonial West Central Africa; we conclude by looking at the use of architecture by European powers as a means of articulating colonial power and authority in the period 1884-1960.

MAJOR READINGS

Bourdier, J. & Trinh, T., DRAWN FROM AFRICAN DWELLINGS Prussin, L., HATUMERE: ISLAMIC DESIGN IN AFRICA Bourgeios, SPECTACULAR VERNACULAR Mark, P., CONSTRUCTING IDENTITY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm exam, 10-page research paper, final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

One field trip to New York on a weekend is required. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: ARHA295 OR ARHA390 OR ARHA266 OR ARHA299 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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