HIST 272 Pre-Colonial Africa (3)

An introduction to the pre-colonial history of sub- Saharan Africa. Special attention will be placed on the growth of Islam in West Africa, the East African city-states and kingdoms and the upheaval in 19th century southern Africa. African slavery and the slave trade also will be considered.
Prerequisite(s): EITHER HIST 115-HIST 116 OR any other combination of courses that satisfies the general education history requirement.
Course Frequency: Fall