AFRICAN STUDIES

INTRODUCTION

An interdisciplinary survey of the history, geography,

culture, politics, literature and economics of the peoples and
nations of the continent of Africa.
Will therefore look at the following areas:
 Geographical presentation of Africa.
 Pre-colonial history of sub-Saharan Africa.
 African slavery and the slave trade.
 The history of the development of Africa during the modern
period, including European penetration.
 INTRODUCTION

Following areas continued:

 The colonial era.
 African resistance and independence: Democratization &
Governance in Africa.
 Emerging Issues – HIVAIDS, Globalization and Gender Issues