HIST 2265 - Introduction to African
Civilizations
Instructor: Jonathan Roberts
Bronze Sculpture from the
West African Kingdom of Benin, 19th Century
A multidisciplinary course on human experiences in Africa and the African Diaspora. It
will include discussions about African culture, society, economies and politics, from a
continental and global perspective. Students will learn about African history, literature,
drumming and dancing, and art from a critical perspective that asks if there are ideas or
concepts that are essentially African in origin.
Fall, Monday/Wednesday, 12:00 to 1:15