Directed group studies of selected topics which vary from year to year.

What is Ethiopia? For some, it is a glorious nation and others a fabrication of a country. In this course, we will evaluate Ethiopia not by focusing on certain biased subjects, but to give an objective overview of the people that inhabit the nation historically and presently. We will understand why is there such a great divide in Ethiopia presently and the factors that culminated to this moment in time. The goal of the class is for each individual to not have a certain view about Ethiopia but to learn more about the nation in many aspects through their own respective research and beliefs. Regardless of where one individual may stand with respect to Ethiopia, this class seeks to teach multiple views in order to bridge the gap that people have about Ethiopia today. For more information regarding the class or access to the syllabus, please feel free to reach out to ies.at.cal@gmail.com.

Though this class is in person, attendance is not required. All material (lectures, notes, slides) will be accessible on bCourses for each student.

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