| CODE | 80538 |
|---|---|
| ACADEMIC YEAR | 2017/2018 |
| CREDITS | 6 credits during the 2nd year of 9917 HISTORICAL SCIENCES (LM-84) GENOVA |
| SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR | M-DEA/01 |
| LANGUAGE | Italian |
| TEACHING LOCATION | GENOVA (HISTORICAL SCIENCES) |
| SEMESTER | 2° Semester |
The course is an introduction to African studies, a field which is relatively little known in Italy. The course will offer an overview of the main stages in the evolution of this discipline and it will underline how Anthropology was the first discipline to represent Africa from Africans' point of view.
Getting acquainted with African studies, a field which is relatively little known in Italy. Having a good knowledge of these themes: stages in the theoretical evolution of this discipline; key concepts in anthropology; fundamental elements of sub-Saharan cultures (particularly ritual universes and art). Developing specific competencies within this field and being able to promote the knowledge of African cultures.
Developing specific competencies within this field and being able to promote the knowledge of African cultures.
Seminar course.
Assessment Method: oral exam
Major themes in African Studies' research.
Africa: body cultures. The body as the first medium for aesthetic representation and as a powerful tool for self-affirmation. Social and cultural practices involving body and garments in sub-Saharan African countries. Creative use of ornaments, garments and textiles.
Calchi Novati G., Valsecchi P., Africa: la storia ritrovata, Carocci, Roma 2005
Parodi da Passano, G., African Power Dressing: il corpo in gioco, De Ferrari, Genova 2015
Office hours: Thursdays, 5 pm to 6 pm
MARIA GIOVANNA PARODI (President)
MARCO AIME
MAURO CAROSIO
Seminar course.
Assessment Method: oral exam
March 8, 2018
All class schedules are posted on the EasyAcademy portal.
Oral exam
| Date | Time | Location | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/01/2018 | 15:00 | GENOVA | Orale | |
| 07/02/2018 | 15:00 | GENOVA | Orale | |
| 23/05/2018 | 15:00 | GENOVA | Orale | |
| 13/06/2018 | 15:00 | GENOVA | Orale | |
| 27/06/2018 | 15:00 | GENOVA | Orale | |
| 18/07/2018 | 15:00 | GENOVA | Orale | |
| 12/09/2018 | 15:00 | GENOVA | Orale |