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ANTH386
Challenges to African Societies in the Age of Globalization
ANTH386 SP
Crosslistings: AFST386
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 18 | 7 | Times: M...... 1:10PM-4:00PM; | Yes | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999
)
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 treat Tanzania as a case study and
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
Himmelstrand and Mbuguru; AFRICAN
PERSPECTIVES ON DEVELOPMENT
Tripp, CHANGING THE RULES: THE POLITICS OF LIBERALIZATION
AND THE URBAN INFORMAL ECONOMY IN TANZANIA
Weiss, THE MAKING AND UNMAKING OF THE HAYA LIVED WORLD
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
- Section 01
- Hirsch, S
- Times: M...... 1:10PM- 4:00PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 3, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
- Permission of Instructor Required.
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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