HIST 356 - The History of Africa, 1500-Present

Credit Hours: 3

An examination of the history of Africa from the beginning of the Western slave trade to the present day. Topics will include the rise and fall of slavery and the slave trade in Africa, the rise of African economies, European conquest and imperialism, decolonization, and post-imperial politics and society. Special attention will be paid to the diversity of experience on the African continent as well as the region’s relationship to other areas of the world.