PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF THE GLOBAL AFRICAN DIASPORA

Description

This course explores “diaspora” as concept and analytical tool as well as “diaspora” as lived experience. The former entails the study of different theoretical approaches taken by scholars of various disciplines and the latter a close examination of specific and diverse African descendant populations at different historical moments and in different geographical locations outside of Africa. Locations covered include India, Iran, Israel, Australia, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Russia, etc. Course prereq- uisites ADW 111 and 112. * Minor under review. See the Spelman College webpage for the most up to date requirements. —42