HIST 3884 - History of West Africa (WI)

This course explores major themes of West African history from medieval times to the present, including development of states and empires; regional Saharan and trans-Atlantic trade; economic transformation; the influence of Islam and other religious institutions; and the dynamics of traditional West African civilization.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: HIST 2900 with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: The course includes varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.