Focuses on the following themes: geography and history of Niger; women and family life; the economic situation; industry and commerce; agriculture and the possibility of food self-sufficiency; religion and life cycles; ethnicity; educational reform; health, medical services, and population issues; democratization; and traditional occupations in Niger. Guest speakers, student presentations, group discussions, reading assignments, and field trips. This course is offered in two sections: one is taught in English and the other in French; both require some readings and guest lectures in French.

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