ANTH386

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ANTH386

Challenges to African Societies in the Age of Globalization ANTH386 FA

Crosslistings: CHUM386, AFST386

Not Currently Offered

This course examines the social impact of globalization on postcolonial African societies. We begin by defining globalization and identifying its links with other political and economic processes, such as decolonization and development. We then explore the social impact of several aspects of globalization: economic marginalization, increased tourism, spread of rights discourse, and struggles over cultural diversity versus cultural homogenization. Course materials will include anthropological analyses, my own research on women's rights, news articles from the African media, and at least five videotaped lectures delivered by Tanzanian scholars and activists.

MAJOR READINGS

POWER OF DEVELOPMENT, Crush
WHAT WENT RIGHT IN TANZANIA: PEOPLE'S RESPONSE TO DIRECTED
DEVELOPMENT, Swantz and Tripp
GENDER IN SOUTHERN AFRICA, Meena
PURITY AND EXILE: VIOLENCE, MEMORY, AND NATIONAL COSMOLOGY
AMONG HUTU REFUGEES IN TANZANIA, Malkki

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Short written assignments, class presentations, take home final or seminar paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Previous upper level course in social science. 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: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS ANTH

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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