The history of Africa 3600-7-AF2-HA(Z)
The lecture presents certain processes in the history of Sub-Saharan Africa since the oldest times until contemporary matters as well as history of African studies.
Type of course
Mode
Classroom
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
- has detailed and organized knowledge of history of African countries
- has organized knowledge of natural, geopolitical and economic environment and their importance for the historical situation in a choice of African regions.
Abilities
- is able to search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources with respect to history of Africa
- is able to indicate sources of cultural differences of African countries in terms of African history
- is able to use the knowledge of history of Arican countries to analyze and interpret events taking place in the modern world
Social competences:
- understands the need to learn all one’s life
- is aware of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world
- is aware of significance the culture of African countries have for the culture of the world
Assessment criteria
Examination
Practical placement
None
Bibliography
Michał Tymowski, „Historia Afryki do początku XIX wieku”, Warszawa 1996
Michał Tymowski, „Państwa Afryki przedkolonialnej”, Wrocław 1999
Nehemia Levtzion, Randall L. Pouwels (eds.), “The History of Islam in Africa” , Athens – Oxford – Cape Town 2000
UNESCO, “General History of Africa”, vol. 7: “Africa under Colonial Domination”, California 1990
Additional information
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