Welcome to HUM2420!

This course is an introduction to African Humanities. It draws from interdisciplinary sources to examine the  geographic continent called ‘Africa’ and the complex cultural systems, political structures, religious practices, economic arrangements, social relationships, and histories shared by the diverse populations of people connected to Africa.

Goals in This Course

  1. identify and describe different geomorphic, social and political geographies of Africa and compare the ways geography has shaped and continues to shape social and cultural experiences in Africa
  2. recognize and explain significant historical events in Africa, from prehistory to present, and examine the ways historical circumstances influence individual, group and societal experiences and perspectives,
  3. situate cultural artifacts within specific social and historical contexts and interpret the ways that diverse experiences, ideas and cultural values connected to Africa are communicated through humanistic activities and art forms,
  4. explain how globalization processes have connected Africa to the worldwide arena to formulate a position on the complexity and diversity of cultures, societies and people throughout the world

Check out the Course Syllabus
To begin, go to Constructing Africa.