Muslim Africa
HIST 293
Spring 2011 not offered
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| Certificates: International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies |
| Course Cluster: African Studies |
This lecture/discussion course examines the historical, religious, and cultural aspects of the expansion of Muslim Africa. Trade networks extending from north of the Sahara and from across the Indian Ocean were an undeniable part of the diffusion of Muslim religious practices. However, this course also examines other factors that facilitated and hindered the spread of Islam in Africa including indigenous religion, gender ideologies, the expansion of Christianity, local politics, European colonialism, and the more recent development of Islamist political movements. To examine Muslim Africa from all of these perspectives, this course uses primary sources, scholarly articles, novels, and films covering all regions of the continent. This course is useful for students looking for an overview of African history. This course also is helpful for students intending to or returning from study abroad in Africa. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Intercultural Literacy
This course introduces to multiple African societies and cultures shaped by Islam over the course of several centuries.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
Robinson, MUSLIM SOCIETIES IN AFRICAN HISTORY
Hamdun and King, IBN BATTUTA IN BLACK AFRICA
Boyd and Mack, ONE WOMAN'S JIHAD: NANA ASMA'U, SCHOLAR AND SCRIBE
Ba, SO LONG A LETTER
Farah, GIFTS
Mamdani, GOOD MUSLIM, BAD MUSLIM: AMERICA, THE COLD WAR, AND THE ROOTS OF TERROR
Ahmed, A BORDER PASSAGE: A WOMAN'S JOURNEY FROM CAIRO TO AMERICA
Films/Videos:
THE AFRICANS: A TRIPLE HERITAGE
BATTLE OF ALGIERS
AMBUSH IN MOGADISHU
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Examinations and Assignments:
weekly responses, 2 short papers, midterm, final |
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