HST 588 - African Cultural History

A cultural history of medieval and early modern Africa (c.640-1900), beginning with such Islamic civilizations as Egypt and Mali. Explores how indigenous cultural traditions in such nations as Mali, Benin and Asante (Ashanti) guided the historic development of West African national cultures. Includes historic cultures from East and Central Africa.

Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.