HONOR 3602 - IT: Africa

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Honors College

Description:

Intellectual Traditions ' Africa. Through literature, philosophy, film, art, and artifacts, this course explores some of the intellectual traditions of African cultures. Looking for commonalities as well as divergences, the course creates a dialogue between African ideas, values, and culture, and those of what is commonly referred to as 'The West'. Issues addressed may include, but are not limited to: political theories, societal values, the role of family, attitudes toward nature, religious and spiritual beliefs, gender roles, the effects of European colonialization, and the historical concept of 'western civilization'. Prerequisites: Member of the Honors College

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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