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Academic Year 2004/2005

Islam in Africa
HIST 293 SP

Clusters: African Studies

This lecture/discussion course examines the historical, religious, and cultural aspects of the expansion of Islam in Africa. Trade networks extending from north of the Sahara and from across the Indian Ocean were an undeniable part of the diffusion of Muslim religious practices. However, this course also examines other factors that facilitated and hindered the spread of Islam in Africa including indigenous religion, gender ideologies, the expansion of Christianity, local politics, European colonialism, and the more recent development of Islamist political movements. In order to view Islam in Africa from all of these perspectives, this course uses primary sources, scholarly articles, novels, and films covering all regions of the continent. This course is useful for students looking for an overview of African history. This course also is useful for students intending to study abroad in Africa or trying to contextualize study abroad experiences in Africa.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

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... 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: PAC004;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: 5   Jr. major: 5

SR. non-major: 7   Jr. non-major: 7   SO: 8   FR: 8

Special Attributes:

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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