African & African Diaspora Studies Progra School of International and Public Affairs Undergraduate Course- Fall 2015 AFH 4200: History of Africa Il Taught by Prof. Hilary Jones Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9:30-10:45 AM | Ziff 110 | MMC. History of Africa Il examines the political, economic, social, and cultural changes that affected Africa during the period of colonial empire. This course begins in 1850 with a consideration of African states and economies on the eve of Europe’s partition of the continent. It concludes in 1960 with an analysis of the emergence of modem African nationalism, de-colonization, and anti-colonial struggle. We will explore the nature of colonial systems, African responses to empire, and colonialism's social and economic impact. Case studies of Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Congo, and South Africa offer an in-depth view of the local realities of particular regions of ‘Sub-Saharan Africa. Our readings focus on the ways in which African people understood the colonial era and the strategies that they developed to navigate changes wrought by westemization, capitalism, and integration into the modern world system. Students who take this course will gain an understanding of Africa's geography, the ability to identify major themes and debates that shape our understanding of Africa's colonial period, and knowledge of the evidence that historians rely on to interpret Africa's past. This course is offered by the History Department. Itis open to all majors as well as those interested in African studies. Contact Prof. Jones for more information at hijones@fiu.edu. African & African Diaspora Studies Program Arts & FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus | LC 304 FIU Sciences (805) 348-6860 | africana fiu.edu