ijagbemi

ijagbemi@arizona.edu

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Ijagbemi, Bayo

Professor of Practice

Dr. Bayo Ijagbemi had his undergraduate and some graduate studies in Nigeria before moving to the United States. He received his M.A. in Art History and Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Arizona. His diverse academic trainings in history, ethnography, development studies, and anthropology (with a focus on ecological and environmental anthropology) enable him to research within a wide range of topics, including culture, material culture, society, environment and resource management, urbanization, development, food and livelihood security, gender relations, globalization, and their various points of intersection.

In addition to his academic training, his educational and research experiences -- which cut across culture groups in west Africa, North America, and southern Africa -- have prepared him for research and teaching in socio-cultural anthropology as it relates to social and economic changes across societies and cultures. In general, Dr. Ijagbemi’s teaching methodology encourages the active engagement of students in their learning process. His teaching philosophy aims to set students on a path of self-discovery for a better appreciation of the knowledge that is gained in the process.

College Degrees:

Ph.D. (Anthropology), University of Arizona (2006);

MA (Art History), University of Arizona (1996);

BA (History), University of Ilorin, Nigeria (1985).

Research Interests:

Ancient African History

Post-Colonial Theory

Political Ecology

Culture and Land Use in Africa

Development and Urbanization in Africa

African and African American Art

African American History and Experience

Courses Regularly Taught:

AFAS 160A1 Traditions and Societies of the World – The Africana Experience

AFAS 302 Africana Studies Research Approaches

AFAS 381 African Indigenous Religions

AFAS 220 Introduction to African American Studies

AFAS 255 African American Politics

AFAS 345 Caribbean Politics

AFAS 365 Ancient African Civilizations

AFAS/MGMT 463/563

AFAS 482 African Americans and US Foreign Policy

Currently Teaching

AFAS 160A1 – Traditions and Societies of the World - The Africana Experience

This course will introduce students to the fundamental issues and concepts in the Africana experience in Africa and the United States from a humanist and interdisciplinary perspectives. Principal topics of discussion will be drawn from areas of history, philosophy, political-economy, literature and the arts, religion and society.

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AFAS 255 – African American Politics

This course focuses on the participation or, lack thereof, of African Americans in the politics and political processes of the United States of America. Since the participation of African Americans in the nation's politics in critical number did not start until the mid-1960s, our specific focus will be on the period following the Civil Rights Struggles of the 1960s till the present. To better understand this period however, there is the need to familiarize ourselves with the historical and political developments of the nation in the preceding era including the founding of the nation in 1776. We will focus on how African Americans history of oppression, including their exclusion from formal political science theorizing, has engendered an African American politics that is unique across such measures as political culture, political socialization, media sources, and voting behavior.

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AFAS 463 – Doing Business In /With Africa: A Cultural Perspective

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AFAS 563 – Doing Business In /With Africa: A Cultural Perspective

Going into the 21st century, Africa, (along with Asia and Latin America), is often referred to as one of the emerging markets of the world. This recognition has cast Africa as occupying the last frontier market of modern international business and global capitalism. AFAS 463 Doing Business In/ With Africa is designed to provide cultural grounding and competency in Africa for students and professionals interested in conducting business and/or working with government agencies and non-profit organizations in Africa. Its focus, therefore, is the cultural aspect of the international business environment of Africa. Graduate-level requirements include a 12-15 page proposal on a business or diplomatic venture in any African country. The proposal must demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the cultural environment of the country that will host the venture. A Business/Diplomatic Proposal 20 minute Presentation.

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AFAS 200 – Introduction to Africana Studies

Course provides a comprehensive understanding of the African American experience as grounded in the humanities. A broad investigation of Africana history and culture and its subsequent evolution in the United States.

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