HISTORY 312 - Myth and Culture in Pre-Colonial Africa

Institution:

Hope College

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Description:

This course is designed to introduce students to the pre-colonial African past, principally through the study of primary and orally transmitted sources. The use of these sources and their interpreta- tion will be given special emphasis as will the use of biography. Case studies of political change in the 19th century provide a focus for looking at issues such as state formation, the role of technology, the spread of Islam, slavery and European intrusion. This course is flagged for cultural diversity. Four Credits M'Bayo Spring Semester, Odd Years

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hope.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 395-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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