History 212 - West Africa: Colonialism, Commerce, And Culture

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Macalester College

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Description:

This course offers an in-depth view of West Africa in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It provides students with an understanding of political, economic, and social change in this region by examining the conditions that set the stage for colonial conquest in the late nineteenth century, the nature of European imperialism, and the responses of West African men and women to these changes. In focusing on the different societies within West Africa, this course will provide students with a greater understanding of the role of Islam and Christianity in West Africa, the emergence of African traders in the colonial economy, and the development of West African intellectuals in the twentieth century. Not offered 2008-2009. (4 credits)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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