HIST 3150 History of Africa to 1875

This course covers African history from ancient Egyptian cultures through 1875. It will give the students an overview of major themes and events in pre-colonial African History. The course will examine material and social change, while considering how a variety of people shaped their worlds. The course emphasizes the richness and diversity of Africa's past and of the centrality of Africa in world history. It will also address how Africa's past has been contested and re-invented over the centuries.

Credits

3 credits

Lecture Hours

3 hours

Prerequisite

At least a C in HIST 1111, HIST 1111H, HIST 1112, HIST 1112H, HIST 2111, HIST 2111H, HIST 2112, or HIST 2112H