HIS 375 - Pre-Colonial Africa to 1800

Institution:

Cleveland State University

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Description:

This is a survey of important trends in the historiography of Africa to 1800. The course focuses on the emergence and evolution of African history; problems and challenges; sources and methods of reconstructing African history; and major debates in the history of Africa. It highlights some of the debates in African history by examining the Bantu migration; ancient African civilizations on the Nile Valley; medieval African kingdoms such as Ghana, Mali and Songhay; Kongo; Ashanti Empire; Great Zimbabwe; and the East African coastal city-states. The Atlantic slave trade is positioned within the historical traditions of African and global history.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csuohio.edu/

Phone Number:

(216) 687-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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