HIST 359: Africa: 1800 – Present (GS)

Course Description

This course surveys modern African history, examining the development of the continent’s social, political and economic structures as well as its participation in the process of globalization. The course focuses primarily upon topics of African history from nineteenth century through the post-colonial period, including: indigenous social and political systems, the slave trade, imperialism, and decolonization. This course includes a special emphasis on issues of sustainability and environmental history. It meets the Global Scholar criteria. Prerequisites: Junior standing or any 100-level History course or instructor consent.