HIST 214 - Africa Since 1800

Institution:

Lafayette College

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Description:

Over the last two centuries, the societies of modern Africa have encountered the forces of state-building, environmental change, slavery, colonialism and transition to self-rule, disease, religious transformation, and capitalism. This course explores three major themes, among others, in experiences on the continent and in global encounters. Our focus is on African perspectives in primary sources that include conventional documentary sources as well as personal writings, novels, material culture, films, and oral traditions. Staff

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.lafayette.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 330-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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