HIST 2133 - Africa and the West

Institution:

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

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Description:

Introduces students to the relationship between Western countries and Africa, 1500-present. Particular attention will be paid to the political, economic, diplomatic, military and cultural links established between Europe and Africa, including topics such as the slave trade; the imperialist occupation and exploitation of Africa by Europeans; decolonization; and contemporary African social, political, and economic challenges. Students will also be introduced to the research methods and analytical techniques used by historians and social scientists to interpret Africa's past, present, and future. It is recommended, but not required, that students take HIST 1113 (Western Civilization) before taking this course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alfredstate.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 425-3733

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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