HISTORY OF ANCIENT AFRICA

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This course provides an introductory survey of the historical development of Mediterranean, Sahara, and Sub-Saharan African societies from human evolution to the beginning of European colonialism. It explores how social groups responded to Africa’s varied geographical regions and created diverse political, economic, and cultural systems. The course also reflects on how elements of ancient African culture continue to influence modern globalized societies. Prerequisite: Completion of an English Sequence (4 credits)