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AFS 141 - History of North & West Africa

Description
This course introduces major themes in the history of North and West Africa from ancient Egypt through decolonization and the early post-colonial period. Emphasis falls on West African political and social formations, domestic and trans-Atlantic slave systems, notions of identity, the role of Islam, and the rise and fall of colonialism. Students use primary sources to explore historical problems. Same as HIS141.
Credits: 1

Course Attribute(s):
SOCS Gen Ed: Social Science Req
WRLD Gen Ed: World Perspectives Req


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