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1 - What did you learn - in terms of knowledge, skills, or perspectives - in this course?The answer to this question will generally be available in Vergil. - I learned so much about African history and culture, particularly through the arts of filmmaking and literature. What I knew prior to taking this course about Africa was all through the Western gaze and I am so thankful I was shown what is beyond that lense. - Critical analysis of movies. Decolonization of the African continent and changing the narrative of the constructed African history. - Analyzing films, discussing decolonization and political/economic conditions in Africa. A little bit on pre-colonial African kingdoms, the beginning of the colonial period and the influence of colonization and social, economic, political structures. Anti- colonial resistance. Neoliberalism in Africa. Gender and sexuality on the continent. - Learned about general history of the African continent, from pre- to post-colonial. Examined how colonization affected the West's view of African countries and African people. Studied media created by African artists, writers, and filmmakers, as well as how colonization has affected distribution of this media. - I learned about colonization and independence in Africa, plus how Western and African film portrays African culture. - I learned a lot about how Africans are changing the way the continent is portrayed; about the political and social climate of some nations in the continent, and how to write a concise and straightforward essay. - Independence does not equal decolonization African literature and filmmaking Importance of Africans being able to tell their own stories 2 - What is your overall assessment of the course?The answer to this question will generally be available in Vergil. Response Option Weight Frequency Percentage Percent Responses Mean Excellent (5) 4 50.00% Very Good (4) 2 25.00% Good (3) 1 12.50% Fair (2) 1 12.50% Poor (1) 0 0.00% 0 25 50 75 100 Question Response Rate Mean STD Median 8/18 (44.44%) 4.13 1.13 4.50 3 - Would you recommend this course to another student?The answer to this question will generally be available in Vergil. Response Option Weight Frequency Percentage Percent Responses Mean Definitely recommend (1) 6 75.00% Probably recommend (2) 1 12.50% I'm not sure I'd recommend (3) 0 0.00% Probably not recommend (4) 0 0.00% Definitely not recommend (5) 1 12.50% 0 25 50 75 100 Response Rate 8/18 (44.44%) 4 - Please qualify your recommendations if you wish:The answer to this question will generally be available in Vergil. - readings and assignments are very manageable. The content goes pretty broad simply because there isn't time to go in depth on the entirety of the continent. The is all really thought provoking and stimulates good discussion. Good balance of theoretical readings, novels, film and documentaries. - This course is a must for those looking to fulfill the Global core requirement or are interested in an introduction to African civilizations. 1 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Fall 2022 Course: AFCVUN1020_001_2022_3-AFRICANCIVILIZATION : AFCVUN1020_001_2022_3 - AFRICAN CIVILIZATION Laura Fair Instructor: