Instructor: Dr. Lennon Mhishi
Term 2
Tuesdays and Thursdays
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Description:
Exploring the intersections of music and socio-cultural life in the negotiations of place and belonging in the African Diaspora. What is the place of music in the histories and formations of African diasporic consciousness and legibility? How do communities, through music, grapple with the afterlives of slavery and colonialism and create livingness in the face of multiple historical and contemporary challenges?
Instructor: Dr. Samantha Walker
Term 1
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Description:
This course explores popular depictions of archaeology that may misrepresent the past and mislead the public. But the line between fact and fiction is not always clear — our understandings of the past are constantly changing, and alternative perspectives can challenge research in productive ways. Over the semester, students will acquire the tools to discern between valid controversies and not-so-valid claims through the critical exploration of archaeological hoaxes, myths, and propaganda, and will assess how archaeology is portrayed in fiction and media. Throughout these exercises, students will identify the responsibilities that archaeologists hold towards the public as storytellers of the past.
Instructor: Dr. Zhinchun Jing
Term 2
Mondays & Wednesdays
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Description:
This course invites you to embark on an enthralling exploration of ancient China, from its earliest beginnings to the emergence of its first civilizations through quintessential archaeological excavations and recent ground-breaking discoveries, spanning from the primal Peking Man to the awe-inspiring Terra-Cotta Warriors, from the invention of pottery to ceremonial drinking rituals, and from the timeless beauty of jades to the intriguing world of ancient bronzes. This course seeks to illuminate how archaeology has profoundly rewritten historical narratives and transformed our understanding of the making of Chinese culture and society.
Upon completing this course, students will be expected to learn and understand the essence of major archaeological discoveries and their importance in shaping and transforming our perception of ancient China. Furthermore, the course aims to foster an understanding of the modern-day relevance of these discoveries within the contexts of both contemporary China and the global stage. The course will help students develop analytical skills for assessing and interpreting archaeological data. It further aspires to learn how to appraise a myriad of research themes and inquiries, facilitated by the detailed examination of compelling case studies in the investigation of early China.
Postsocialism, Modernity. and Intimacy from Istanbul to the Arctic
Alexia Bloch
Russian Translation published by Academic Studies Press (2024)
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