AFN 121 – History of African Civilizations (Same as HIS 121)

Course Description

This course examines African “civilizations” from early antiquity to the decline of the West African Empire of Songhay. Through readings, lectures, discussions and videos, students will be introduced to the major themes and patterns that characterize the various African settlements, states, and empires of antiquity to the close of the seventeenth century.

The course explores the wide range of social and cultural as well as technological and economic change in Africa, and interweaves African agricultural, social, political, cultural, technological, and economic history in relation to developments in the rest of the world, in addition to analyzing factors that influenced daily life such as the lens of ecology, food production, disease, social organization and relationships, culture and spiritual practice.

This course will help to build a well-rounded knowledge base and understanding of the roles of Africa’s peoples in human history.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: ENG 88/ESL 94 or higher AND ACR 94 or higher. Requirement Designation: Flexible Core – World Cultures & Global Issues.

Credits 3 / Attributes: Low Textbook Cost

Professor Oluremi Alapo

Contact: oalapo@bmcc.cuny.edu

Taught: Spring 2021

LINK: https://www.coursicle.com/bmcccuny/courses/AFN/121/

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