An introduction to African and diaspora studies
Time: 19:00 - 20:30
Location: Online
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
This course has now started
- Course Code: HWH195
- Dates: 16/04/24 - 21/05/24
- Time: 19:00 - 20:30
- Taught: Tue, Evening
- Duration: 6 sessions (over 6 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Gabriel Olumide Apata
Course Code: HWH195
Duration: 6 sessions (over 6 weeks)
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
What is the course about?
The course explores the many ways by which Africans came to be dispersed across the world and their political, socio-cultural experiences in their new societies.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
Category distinction between forced and voluntary migration.
(1) Forced migration: slavery, Middle passage and the new world
(2) Voluntary migration, types and their many different causes.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- appreciate and understand the different aspects of African diaspora and the nature of Black presence in the West
- discuss in informed ways and confidently the different aspects of he African diaspora and the nature of Black presence in the West.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is open to everyone. More important than any knowledge and particular skills is a good standard of English along with an open mind and a willingness to engage respectfully in class discussion and debate.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Presentation, discussion and Q & A. No work outside class is required.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no other costs, but you may wish to bring pen and paper or a digital equivalent for notetaking.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
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- HPC198 Understanding racism in Britain
Please also check our categories on the politics, Global and imperial history and African history for similar courses.
Dr Gabriel O. Apata is a research scholar and academic tutor of many years standing. His undergraduate and post-graduate degrees were in philosophy, while his PhD was in cultural studies/sociology. His academic interests are therefore multi-disciplinary, and his areas of research cover Philosophy, Sociology, Aesthetics, Religion, Post-colonial Studies, African history and politics as well as Diaspora Studies. He has published many academic articles in leading journals on these various subjects as well as reviews of academic books. He is a co-editor of book reviews for the journal Theory, Culture and Society. Gabriel is very excited to start teaching at City Lit and welcomes everyone to his classes.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
