AFRS 103 — The History of the Black World I: From Ancient Africa to 1888
This course surveys African civilizations up until the 19th Century. These complex societies and personalities are examined from an Afrocentric perspective. This course will explore the diverse narratives that comprise African historiography and reflect the experiences of the African world community, including the merits and limitations of different theoretical limitations. By looking into African civilizations, students will become better equipped to understand the African experience from a contemporary context.