what is afamast course

What is general education course?

General Education course: Historical Study; Global Studies (International Issues successors)The course is an elective (for this or other units) or is a service course for other units

What is the responsibility of the Committee on Academic Misconduct?

It is the responsibility of the Committee on Academic Misconduct to investigate or establish procedures for the investigation of all reported cases of student academic misconduct. The term “academic misconduct” includes all forms of student academic misconduct wherever committed; illustrated by, but not limited to, cases of plagiarism and dishonest practices in connection with examinations. Instructors shall report all instances of alleged academic misconduct to the committee (Faculty Rule 3335-5-487). For additional information, see the Code of Student

What is the African civilization survey?

This section of the African civilization survey examines Africa through a multi-disciplinary lens beginning with Ancient Kingdoms and moving through the Atlantic Slave Trade. In this course, we will explore major themes in Africa’s political, social and economic history, while engaging issues within specific African Kingdoms and Empires, as well as in the global world. As such, we will begin by discussing the origins of cultures and move through discussing kingdoms such as Egypt, Kmt, Kush, Nubia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. We will end at the peak of the the era of ‘legitimate’ trade. This course moves thematically through areas such as spirituality, culture, identity, and trade relationships, along with many of the issues that have arisen in the documentation of African history. This course should provide students with the tools to examine Africa’s past. Students should leave this course with the ability to engage in well-informed discussions on modern Africa and place Africa’s current problems and issues in their wider historical context.

Can you be late for assignments?

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have a working internet connection and a computer that will be functioning. You should always know where the nearest space is with wi-fi and available computers in the case that you have an issue. These are NOT acceptable excuses for late assignments, therefore, late assignments will not be accepted.

Does the Writing Center constitute academic misconduct?

strongly recommend that you make good use of the Writing Center for assistance. Seeking assistance from the Writing Center DOES NOT constitute academic misconduct. Consult the Center’s website for further information. http://cstw.osu.edu

What is 5485 study tour?

A study tour of Africa and the Diaspora to accompany the 5485 pre-requisite courses. Students will pay all travel and subsistence costs. Successful application to eligible study abroad program required.

What is service learning course?

This service-learning course focuses on collecting and preserving literacy narratives of Columbus-area Black communities. Through engagement with community partners, students refine skills in research, analysis, and composition; students synthesize information, create arguments about discursive/visual/cultural artifacts, and reflect on the literacy and life-history narratives of Black Columbus.

What are the major art and archaeology cultures in Africa?

The Art and Archaeology of Africa with emphasis on the historic cultures of Rock Art (8,000 B.C.), Egypt (3,000 B.C.), Nok (900 B.C.), Igbo-Ukwu (695 A.D.), Ife (1200 A.D.), and Benin (1400-1900 A.D.).

What is a 2201?

2201 Major Readings in African American and African Studies. An introduction to major authors and texts contributing to the discourses that have shaped and defined African American and African Studies from its inception to the present.

What is the African American experience of slavery?

The African American experience in slavery, focusing on the rise of the slave trade, slavery in the colonial and antebellum eras, the Civil War, and abolition.

What is hemispheric studies?

It considers the ways people of African descent in the Americas have used cultural productions--literature, poetry, film, music, visual art, and performance--to construct identities; agitate for equality;and understand aesthetics as political and beautiful.

What is the role of classics in African and the African Diaspora?

Major themes include: adaptations of classical literature, impact of classical education, classics as a tool of colonial oppression, classics as a tool of anti-colonial resistance, theories of race, classical and classicizing depictions of black bodies.