PSU African Studies lectures: Recent Episodes
Dr. Adam R Culver
Lectures by Dr. Adam Culver for PS 355u: Introduction to African Politics and BST/INTL 372u: Postcolonial African Studies / Sociology of Africa
Discussion of chapter 8 and conclusion of “Saviors and Survivors,” with some help from Karl Marx.
Introduction to African Politics, week 3. Discussing chapters 3-5 of Saviors and Survivors (now with improved audio).
Discussion of key themes related to contemporary humanitarianism and so-called peacebuilding projects, understood as expressions of neo-colonial logic and power. Musical excerpts from Fela Kuti.
Postcolonial African Studies, week 2: Introduction to and critical discussion of Branch chapters 1 & 2, as well as the film “Sweet Poison”
PS 355u, week 2: Introduction and brief commentary on Mamdani chapters 1 & 2 and the film “All About Darfur”