Course Details
Country:
Morocco
Institution:
Al Akhawayn University
Course Title:
History and Berber Culture
Course Number:
HUM 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:
HNRS 130, INTS 299
