HTY 161 - Survey of Ancient and Medieval Africa

HTY 161 is designed to introduce students to African history and its place in the world from prehistoric to early modern times. Students will gain an overview of some of the most significant developments in the African past, including early state-building, Silk Road trade, the growing influence of Islam and Christianity, and the impact of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, as well as how these developments have shaped current debates over identity and economic development. We will interpret the evidence left behind by African societies including written records such as letters, legal documents, and poems, as well as material culture such as sculptures and artwork. Pre-colonial Africa will be examined as a continent long at the crossroads of global interactions.

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Credits: 3

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Course Type: History