The African Diaspora Interdisciplinary Perspective

This course is a conceptual and thematic exploration of African-Diasporic identities and communities in the Caribbean, Brazil and Western Europe. It proposes an excavation of the African heritage in the Americas, and a study of the aesthetic, cultural and political legacy forged by people who embrace shared historical trajectories. It will adopt an interdisciplinary approach to analyze literary traditions and socio-cultural issues in the selected areas. Emphasis will be placed on political, economic and social-cultural issues. College Option: Social Science. PREREQUISITES : ENG 151 and COR 100

Fall, Spring