ARHA294

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ARHA294

African Architecture ARHA294 FA

Crosslistings: AFST294

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	20	0	Times: ..W.... 7:00PM-10:00PM;	No	Yes

*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 05:00:30 EDT 1999 )

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: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART

Prerequisites: ARHA295 or ARHA390 or ARHA266 or ARHA299

Section 01: Mark, P; Times: ..W.... 7:00PM-10:00PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 0, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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