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University of Calgary Calendar 2009-2010 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions A African Studies AFST
African Studies AFST

Instruction offered under the direction of the Faculty of Communication and Culture. For information visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty Office, 403.220.6343.

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Additional interdisciplinary courses are offered under the course headings Canadian Studies; Central and East European Studies; Communications Studies; Development Studies; East Asian Studies; Film Studies, General Studies; Innovation Studies, Latin American Studies; Law and Society; Museum and Heritage Studies; Science, Technology and Society; South Asian Studies; and Women's Studies.

Senior Courses
African Studies 301       Introduction to African Studies
An interdisciplinary perspective on the people and ecologies of the African continent. The major theme will be the processes and effects of social, religious, political, economic, historical and cultural change on the lives of Africans.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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African Studies 400       Field Study in Africa
A field course for the in situ interdisciplinary study of a country or region of Africa, emphasizing the geographical, archaeological, historical, cultural, political, economic and artistic aspects. For further information students should contact the Academic Programs Office or the Program Coordinator.
Course Hours:
F(9-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Co-ordinator.
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African Studies 501       Seminar
Study of a particular topic(s) or region(s) from an interdisciplinary and comparative perspective. Students will be required to examine how political, social, economic and cultural factors intersect to shape various issues in the African setting.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
One of African Studies 301, Anthropology 317, History 401, Political Science 371, or consent of the Faculty.
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