Course Details
Country:
Morocco
Institution:
Al Akhawayn University
Course Title:
History and Culture of the Amazigh
Course Number:
1310
Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to provide students with insight into the specifics of Amazigh (Berber) culture and institutions, starting with a background survey covering the origins, distribution, and common history of the Amazigh peoples of North Africa from ancient history, up to medieval times. The focus then shifts to Morocco, covering events from the Almohad period to the present time, with emphasis on Amazigh resistance during the colonial period, together with an analysis of current problems confronting the Amazigh community in this country, with special reference to the Middle Atlas region. Time is also devoted to the study of the various Amazigh- speaking areas of Morocco, Amazigh toponyms, and English translations of oral texts (folktales, proverbs, epic and lyrical verse, riddles, etc...).
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
HIST L387
Course URL:
http://www.aui.ma/AUI-Catalog2021-2023.pdf
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