ETST 4730

Peoples and Cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa

Covers various types of societies and civilizations that have existed in sub-Saharan Africa. Explores foragers, pastoralists, agricultural societies, chiefdoms, kingdoms, and empires, as these emerged and interacted with each other. Details their ideas and social orders, including the following topics: race, ethnicity, kinship, politics, economics, religion, magic, witchcraft, sorcery, marriage, age, gender, stratification, art, literature and oral traditions. Also addresses the impact of colonialism, the rise of nations, changes in the post-colonial period, warfare, and the impact of globalism on Africa today. Cross-listed with ANTH 4730 and 5730.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 3 to 3