HIST 381 - African History to 1850

Upper Division

Prerequisites
Sophomore standing or higher required.

A study of human origins in Africa, black migration, the expansion of Islam in Africa, the slave trade, and the rise of ancient kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, Zulu. The course searches for and establishes the cultural identity of Africa before slavery, and the influence of ancient Egyptian, Nubian and Meroe cultures on subsequent sub-Saharan civilization.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
ARTS & HUM - Arts and Humanities Analysis

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: HIST 171

Course credits: 4