Liberal Arts and Sciences
Philip Janzen Research Group
Led by Philip Janzen · History
What we study
Associate Professor Philip Janzen studies the cultural and intellectual histories linking Africa and the Caribbean, focusing on colonial administrators, language, and racial hierarchies. His work draws on transatlantic archives and historical methods.
What working here is like
- Reading, writing & theory
- Surveys & interviews
- No coding
- Project
- 1
Current projects
Twahamwe: Reconceptualizing Gikuyu Agency in the Creation of Forestry Scouting in Kenya
The lab studies historical roles of Kenyan Gikuyu people in early forest scouting. The student argues that the Gikuyu actively shaped the movement using their own traditions, rather than being passive colonial subjects.
From the Spring 2025 UF Undergraduate Research Symposium · abstract book, p. 281
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How to reach out
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