Course Title:
Afro-Cuban Culture-International Study
Course Description:
Offers students an opportunity to obtain fundamental knowledge of the legacy of African-based cultures in Cuba, from historical to contemporary times. Examines origins of Africans in Cuba, including study of plantation culture, transculturation, African-derived religions, the visual arts, music literature, images of blacks in film and the mass media, and African-derived culture in Cuban daily life. Also includes visits to temples and other ritual spaces, meetings with writers, encounters with artistic troupes, meetings with priests or priestesses, visits to cultural organizations, and possible participation in rituals or ceremonies (tambor, cajón, violin).
Fall Offering:
Lab/Coreq 1:
Spring Offering:
Every
Lab/Coreq 2:
Summer Offering:
Lab/Coreq Remarks:
Summer 1 Offering:
Every
Prerequisite 1:
Summer 2 Offering:
Prerequisite 2:
Cross-Listed Course 1:
AFR U507
Prerequisite 3:
Cross-Listed Course 2:
Prerequisite 4:
Cross-Listed Course 3:
Prerequisite 5:
Cross-Listed Course 4:
Prerequisite Remarks:
Advanced Spanish language fluency, junior or senior standing, and permission of instructor.
Cross-Listed Course 5:
Repeatable:
N
Additional Information:
Approved course: NU Core-Comparative Study of Cultures
