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Academic Year 2003/2004

African History before 1870
HIST 217 FA

Crosslistings: AFAM 211

Clusters: African Studies

Precolonial African history was characterized by a great deal of adaptation, exchange, and mobility. This course examines these changes across the continent including ancient Egypt, the West African sahel, the Swahili coast, and southern Africa. At the same time, we pay attention to the way source materials shape our understanding of early trade with Europe, state-building, the slave trade, and the spread of Islam and Christianity. This course shows the dynamism of African communities and Africans' multifaceted engagement with neighbors and the world.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Semley,Lorelle D.   

Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM;     Location: PAC002

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: 7   Jr. major: 6

SR. non-major: 7   Jr. non-major: 7   SO: 7   FR: 6

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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