History of Modern Africa

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The history of African state societies entering into the nineteenth century; their perceptions of and responses to the abolition of the slave trade; their resistance to Western imperialism and colonialism; the function of African societies under colonialism; the development of nationalism and struggle for independence; and the emergence of African political and economic systems since the end of the independence movements. Prerequisite: a passing score on the College’s English placement test or a C or better or concurrent enrollment in ENG 091 or ENG 092. Three lecture hours per week. Competencies met: Global and Historical Awareness, Multicultural and Social Perspectives.