AAS 7315 - Development and the Environment in Modern Africa

Effective Date 01/01/2021
Focusing largely on east and central Africa, this class studies ideologies of economic development towards Africa, and the localized responses of rural communities across the continent. Fusing histories of imperialism and capitalism alongside works of literature, philosophy, and activism, the class explores how the global economy has sought to exploit the natural resources of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Credits: 3
Grading Basis Student Option