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| Semester: | Spring 2024 |
| Number: | 0101-265-001 |
| Instructor: | Abdin Chande |
| Days: | Monday Wednesday Friday 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm |
| Note: | Traditional In-Person Class |
| Location: | Garden City - Blodgett Hall 211 |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Notes: |
Cross-Listed With 0136-261 |
| Course Materials: | View Text Books |
| Description: |
This is the first of a two-part introductory series in African history from pre-history to 1800. It discusses the origins of humankind, the development of civilization in Africa, and other general continental themes; it will then focus on ancient African states and societies and their evolution into the modern era. (Learning Goals:G;Distribution Reqs:Humanities) |
| Learning Goals: |
By the end of this course students will be able to: 1. Describe how different societies in Africa have been impacted by partition, conquest and resistance as well as post-colonial developments. 2. Illustrate/show the relationships between/among various groups/cultures in Africa and how they have responded to historical processes, including liberation, state-building, trade, migration, etc. 3. Critically evaluate primary sources and how historians interpret them. 4. Formulate a well-organized argument supported by evidence. 5. Identify/locate some countries or place names on a blank map of the world as part of this global awareness. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here. |
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