FS 149 - Africa and Its Peoples

This course is an introduction to the continent of Africa and the people who inhabit it. The goal is to give students a deeper appreciation for the diversity within Africa, as well as the important role Africa has played in world history. We will use a largely chronological approach starting in the deep past and working our way to the present. The course is divided into 5 major sections. These include:

I. Emergence of a continent and evolution of humanity
II. Early African societies
III. Colonialism and the African slave trade
IV. The emergence of modern African nations
V. The present and future of Africa: opportunities and challenges

Credits: 4

Prerequisites/Restrictions: First Year Students Only

LSC/Core: First-Year Seminar