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Introduction to Africana Studies

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
TuTh 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.		 University Hall Y02-2120 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
TuTh 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2120
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course presents an overview of the major theories in the field of Africana studies. It seeks to explore the Africana experience in a way that is orderly, systematic, and structurally integrated; and to convey an understanding of the cultural, historical, and political roots of this experience. The course focuses chronologically on major historical episodes through a study of ancient African civilizations, slavery, colonialism, and African liberation movements.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

University Hall Y02-2120

Enrolled / Capacity

21 / 80

Status

Closed

Instructor

Anthony Vandermeer

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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