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May 03, 2024
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HIS 321 - Africa, Human Origins to 1800 Critical examination of African History from earliest times to 1800. Main themes emerge from historiographical emphases on origins, grouping of peoples of Africa, evolution of political, social and economic institutions, global connections through trans-Siberian and Indian Ocean trades, spread of Islam, slavery and growth of states and empires. Prerequisite: HIS 100, 101, 110, 111, 150, AAS 100, IST 200 or 210. Also listed as AAS 321. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the historical significance of key themes, events and people relevant to the history of Africa from human origins to 1800.
- Interpret primary source evidence to make claims about the past.
- Assess the persuasiveness of historians' claims about the past.
- Establish a primary source's historical context through sourcing techniques (for example, by identifying its author, date and place of production, form and intended audience).
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