HIST 291 (2018-2019, Fall) Introduction to African History

The course explores how people view Africa and the contested discourse on the meaning of "Africa" with special emphasis on sub-Sarahan Africa. Through lectures, discussion, and analysis of primary sources, students examine Africa's past in terms of material and social change; how the ordinary and the privileged made their world; economic and religious revolutions; responses to colonial encroachment and rule; and independence. No prior study of Africa necessary. Offered annually.

Counts Toward Majors: History, Race and Ethnic Studies, Social Studies Education

Counts Toward Concentrations: Africa/African Diaspora, International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies, Race and Ethnic Studies

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