History 134 - Africa

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University of California-Irvine

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134A Africa: Societies and Cultures (4). Introduction to the variety of cultures, political organizations, social structures, and artistic expressions created by Africans over a broad time span. The indigenous development of African societies in distinct regions of the continent. Issues, themes, processes for understanding history of Africa. ( VIII) 134B Modern Africa (4). Explores the last 200 years of history in Africa, from the end of the Atlantic slave trade through colonization to independence. (VIII) 134C Topics in the History of Africa (4). May be repeated for credit as topics vary. ( VIII) 134D Topics in South African History (4). Introduction to important historical events and processes in Southern Africa. Focuses on particular themes and explores how those themes change over time. Topics include: changing ideas about race, the development of class structures, identity formation, the role of gender. ( VIII) 134E History of the African Diaspora (4). Examines the causes and consequences of the multiple diasporas of African peoples since the sixteenth century in the Atlantic world, especially the Americas and Europe. Same as African American Studies 137. HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uci.edu/

Phone Number:

(949) 824-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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