Fall 2025 African Civilization UN1020 section 001

AFRICAN CIVILIZATION

Call Number 15194
Day, Time & Location View Class Schedule & Location in Vergil
Points 4
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Jinny K Prais
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description This course provides a general introduction to some of the key intellectual debates in Africa by Africans through primary sources, including scholarly works, political tracts, fiction, art, and film. Beginning with an exploration of African notions of spiritual and philosophical uniqueness and ending with contemporary debates on the meaning and historical viability of an African Renaissance, this course explores the meanings of ‘Africa and ‘being African. Field(s): AFR*. NO FIRST YEAR STUDENTS PERMITTED.
Web Site Vergil
Department Core (A&S)
Enrollment 29 students (30 max) as of 11:05AM Monday, May 18, 2026
Subject African Civilization
Number UN1020
Section 001
Division Columbia College
Section key 20253AFCV1020C001