African Civilization 2

Course is Full

Course Code

HIST 10102 91

Cross Listed Course Code(s)

CRES 20802, ANTH 20702, SOSC 20202

Course Description

African Civilzation 2 examines the transformations of African societies in the long nineteenth century. At the beginning of the era, European economic and political presence was mainly coastal. By the end of the era, nearly the entire continent was colonized. This course examines how and why this process occurred, highlighting the struggles of African societies to manage internal reforms and external political, military, and economic pressures. Students examine these processes through various primary sources (such as visual and material sources, cultural artifacts, and personal accounts) that highlight African perspectives on these processes. Assignments include oral presentations, document analyses, essays, and team projects.

Instructor(s)

Sam Childs Daly

This course is full. UChicago students can request to be added on a waitlist. Visiting students are strongly invited to choose another course and email summersession@uchicago.edu to inquire about the waitlist status.