This document outlines the topics and themes that will be covered in an anthropology course on the peoples and cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa. It discusses two main themes: identity and ethnography. For the identity theme, it explores concepts like social and cultural identity, indigenousness, and otherness. For the ethnography theme, it examines the disciplines of ethnography, typical ethnographic methods, cultural translation, and the role of language in ethnographic work. It also provides an overview of upcoming student projects focused on social groups in African societies.

1. ANTH326 Peoples and Cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa Meeting 8, October 29, 2007

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28. Social Groups