HIST 1160 - History of Africa

1. Demonstrate a fundamental factual understanding of Africa, including the rich and diverse cultural, societal, ideological and political heritage of the African continent.
2. Demonstrate in discussion and writing an informed historical perspective of significant social, political and economic developments in African history.
3. Communicate a fundamental understanding of the major intellectual trends (including myths and stereotypes) and their current historical interpretations.
4. Think critically about and articulate knowledgably the impact of global events on the development of Africa.
5. Examine and think critically about the African slave trade, colonization, and the impact of these events on Africa in the present and future.

1. Introduction to the myths and stereotypes that influenced the writing and interpretation of African history
2. Geographical context and human origins
3. Ancient Africa to 1st century
4. African empires 1st through the 15th centuries
5. Sub-Sahara Africa 1st through the 15th centuries
6. African slave trade and the West
7. Colonialization and European Imperialism, 15th through early 19th centuries
8. Africa and the World Wars
9. Anti-Colonialism and Decolonization, 19th through mid-20th centuries
10. Post-Independence Africa and Contemporary trends