140224 KU Slavery in Africa in the 19th and 20th Centuries (2011S)
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max. 25 participants
Language: English
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Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Monday 07.03. 15:00 - 18:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 2 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-06
- Monday 21.03. 15:00 - 18:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 2 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-06
- Monday 28.03. 15:00 - 18:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 2 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-06
- Monday 04.04. 15:00 - 18:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 2 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-06
- Monday 02.05. 15:00 - 18:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 2 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-06
- Monday 09.05. 15:00 - 18:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 2 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-06
- Monday 16.05. 15:00 - 18:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 2 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-06
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Aims, contents and method of the course
In this course, students will be introduced to discussions of theoretical definitions of slavery in using a comparative perspective: What is a slave? What is freedom? We will confront Western concepts of slavery and freedom to African realities. We will also examine the concepts of exploitation, marginality, resistance and agency by analyzing case studies and original sources. Besides, students will be made aware of the highly gendered aspect of slavery: male and female slaves experienced slavery differently. We will highlight the changing nature of African slavery in the 19th and 20th centuries and analyze the consequences of the Atlantic Slave trade, the colonial conquest and abolitionism. Finally, the course will examine the end of slavery and the legacy of slavery in post-abolitionist Africa.
Assessment and permitted materials
Film Review; critical readings & active participation in the class; group presentation; written exam.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
- Overview and analysis of the concept of slavery in the sub-Saharan African context from a long term perspective;
- Confrontation of the theoretical framework of slave studies with the historical and cultural diversity of Africa;
- Analysis of primary sources on slavery.
- Confrontation of the theoretical framework of slave studies with the historical and cultural diversity of Africa;
- Analysis of primary sources on slavery.
Examination topics
We will approach this seminar in three ways. First, the lecturer will present both narratives and interpretations of the topics under consideration. Second, the readings for each session will pursue the topics discussed, presenting a range of case studies and interpretations. Third, discussion and oral will enable students to engage and discuss readings and primary sources with one another as well as the instructor.
Reading list
Klein, Martin A. (1998) Slavery and Colonial Rule in French West Africa. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
C. Meillassoux (1992) The anthropology of slavery: the womb of iron and gold. London: The Athone Press.
Miers, Suzanne and Igor Kopytoff, eds. (1977) Slavery in Africa. Historical and Anthropological Perspectives. Madison: The University of Wisconsin Press.
C. Meillassoux (1992) The anthropology of slavery: the womb of iron and gold. London: The Athone Press.
Miers, Suzanne and Igor Kopytoff, eds. (1977) Slavery in Africa. Historical and Anthropological Perspectives. Madison: The University of Wisconsin Press.
Association in the course directory
GA.KU.1, (GA.2.), T II
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