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HIST 256 History of Africa
An introduction to selected themes and historical approaches in African history. These may include African geography and identities, sources and methodology, pre-modern state formation, gender relations, world religions, labour systems, colonialism, and post-colonialism.
This course is eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. To determine whether you can take this course for Credit/D/Fail grading, visit the Credit/D/Fail website. You must register in the course before you can select the Credit/D/Fail grading option.
Credits: 3
- Choose one section from all 2 activity types. (e.g. Lecture and Laboratory)
| Status | Section | Activity | Term | Interval | Days | Start Time | End Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 256 101 | Lecture | 1 | Mon Wed | 16:00 | 17:00 | |||
| HIST 256 L1A | Discussion | 1 | Wed | 17:00 | 18:00 | |||
| HIST 256 L1B | Discussion | 1 | Fri | 14:00 | 15:00 | |||
| HIST 256 L1C | Discussion | 1 | Fri | 15:00 | 16:00 |
HIST 256 will introduce students to the methods of historical practice, including primary-source analysis, historical writing, library and research skills, and public history.