Comparative Topics in African History and Culture
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Overview
Subject area
HIST
Catalog Number
411
Course Title
Comparative Topics in African History and Culture
Department(s)
Description
This course is designed to assist students in the examination of Slavery, Colonialism and Independence on the African continent. Historical developments within the continent will be studied with emphasis on their similarities and differences. The stimuli for change in the various societies and regions will be highlighted. For example, the impact of Islam in North, West, and East Africa will be compared, and the changing pattern of commerce in West and East Africa will be studied. Similarly, the African experience during the periods of European conquest, colonization, national liberation, and nation-building at independence will also be examined.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
020057