IPOL – 392 – 70
Women & International Identity in Gulf
In Georgetown my first course related to the media and politics minor was “Women & International Identity in Gulf”. It provided me with an introspective view into the experiences of women in the Gulf region. The professor, Zarqa Parvez, combined historical analysis’ of noteworthy female figures with contemporary perspectives on the modern treatment of women, which was both enlightening and thought provoking.
GOVT – 2806 – 70
African Political Thought
Enrolling in the course “African Political Thought” was the gateway to an exploration of ideologies that have significantly affected the political landscape of the African continent. The course, rich in content, guided me and my peers through themes such as Pan-Africanism, Black Consciousness, and Economic Unity, offering the classic definitions as well as the redefined understandings of the intellectuals that have influenced African political philosophy.
GOVT – 2609 – 70
Race & International Relations
I am currently taking “Race & International Relations” at the time this is being written, as such my feedback may be somewhat limited. In any case, so far it has been intellectually stimulating. Once again Lyndo Iroulu has challenged me on what I thought I knew. Where I once thought of racism as a singularly rigid albeit misguided path, I now consider it more of a web with roots deeply intertwined with the concepts of historicism and naturalism.
MIT – 398-0 – SEC73
Sports Globalization in Africa
“Sports Globalization in Africa” was taught to us in its inaugural term (if I am not mistaken) by professor Gerard Akindes. It served to inform us of the ways in which sports has served as a microcosm of the broader process of globalization. We focused on two main themes: pop culture’s influence and underdevelopment in Africa.
MIT – 230-0 – SEC70
Understanding Media Contexts
I found Kirsten Pike’s “Understanding Media Contexts” a bit contentious, considering the region in which it was being taught. Yet, I believe that was the intended outcome; to provide an explanation of media dynamics skillfully while employing controversial themes of
intersectionality, gender norms etc in order to dissect the representations found in popular television programs across genres.
MIT – 389-0 – SEC70
Global Culture and Communication