Course Description If dissidence is broadly defined as a manifest opposition with an established institution, dogma, genre or tradition, it also implies innovation and originality. The legacies of colonialism, the repressive nature of post-independence regimes, …
Month: November 2015
Course Spotlight: Seminar in Modern African Literature – Melodrama
Course Description This course explores the epistemological foundations and critical applications of the concept of melodrama, with particular emphasis on African literature and screen media. In ways that are increasingly amenable to cultural studies analysis, …
African Studies Program welcomes new academic advisor
The African Studies Program is thrilled to welcome Lauren Parnell Marino as an administrative program assistant and academic advisor. In her position, she advises on the Undergraduate Certificate in African Studies. She welcomes conversations about career goals, …
Africa in Our Lives: Lauren Parnell Marino
Lauren Parnell Marino, PhD candidate in Development Studies, joined the African Studies Program this fall as an administration project assistant and academic advisor. Though busy settling in, she’s still finding time to enjoy fall photography …
23rd Annual Graduate Student Conference in African Studies Call for papers
“Mobilizing Africa: Innovation, Syncretism, and Appropriation” Boston University’s Graduate Student Conference in African Studies will be celebrating its 24th consecutive event. This year’s conference will feature the work of emerging graduate scholars engaging Africa from …