Examination of a few communities in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean. Topics covered include indigenous and subsistence cultures, the impact of European colonialism, economic and political change, urbanization, environmental and health problems, gender and kinship, expressive culture (art, music, literature, religious beliefs). Critical attention is paid to various perspectives on Africa including those of Africans and those found in the West. Prerequisite: SOAN 111 . (Not offered 2019-20)