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Academic Year 2002/2003
African Architecture
ARHA 294 FA
This course presents an introduction to the history 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
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Last Updated on MAR-18-2003
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