HIST 253 - G History of West Africa

Institution:

Hendrix College

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Description:

This is a regional survey that examines the history of West African peoples from the agricultural revolution to independence. A central aim of the class is to highlight the diversity of experience in West Africa, culturally, economically, and politically. Major themes include the earliest agricultural synthesis, long-distance trade and its significance, the practice of Islam, the slave trade, and the colonial imprint in the region. (PM)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hendrix.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 329-6811

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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