HIS 288 - African History

Institution:

Rider University

Subject:

Description:

3 credits Traces the history of Africa, analyzing the unique problems of African historical evidence and the complexity of the continent's past. Examines the genesis of African culture, early African societies, and the character of African civilizations and empires, then considers external influences such as religion (especially Islam and Christianity), contacts with Europe, the slave trade, the colonial scramble for Africa, colonial rule, modernization and dependency, and concludes by assessing the rise of independent Africa after World War II, its present status and future prospects.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rider.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 896-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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