Overview:
Navigate the intricate currents and undercurrents of the Black Atlantic, a dynamic field where culture, history, and politics intersect in fascinating ways. Learn from faculty specializing in African and Afro-Caribbean Studies as you explore the nuanced origins and lasting legacies of colonialism, emancipation, and decoloniality. Engage in thought-provoking seminars that examine the critical theories of Black empowerment movements, their cultural resonance, and historical significance. In the Black Atlantic track, you'll develop the skills to explore the complexities of African and Afro-Caribbean diasporic experiences and better grasp how they changed our understanding of the modern world.
Sample courses:
“Jamaica, Haiti, and the Atlantic”
“Revolutionary Thoughts in France, Haiti, and Beyond”
“Francophone African Literature”
“Decolonizing the Francophone Stage: Histories and Theories of African and Afro-Descendant Theater in French”
“Authenticity and Engagement in Francophone Novel”
“French Pedagogy, Language, and the Civilizing Mission”
“Decolonizing Media”
“Black German Poetics”
“Africana Feminist Theory and Practice”