| This course begins with a survey of pre-colonial Africa, including the evolution of early human cultures, the rise and fall of African civilization and states, the spread of Islam, and the contact between Africans and Europeans. It will then focus on the region south of the Sahara, describing the forces which led to the partitioning of the continent, the practices of European colonialism/imperialism, the emergence of independent African states, and political, economic, and social developments in contemporary Africa. |