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Academic Year 2004/2005

African History before 1870
HIST 217 FA
Crosslistings:
AFAM 211

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

Graham Connah, AFRICAN CIVILIZATIONS: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
Bamba Suso and Banna Kanute, SUNJATA
Maryse Conde, SEGU

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

midterm
2 short papers
take-home final

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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