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342: History Africa and the West Time: Tues/Thurs: 3:00- 4:15. Place: Univ.Hall 317. Fall Semester 2008 Professor Ray E. Dumett Office: 026 Univ. Hall Hours: T/Th:10:30- 12:00 & 4:20-5:30. COURSE DESIGN Course Description: This course examines Africa s recent past and its relations with the Atlantic world from approximately 1500 to the present. Focusing on the themes of religions, political systems, the lure of wealth, migration of peoples, national rivalries and conflict, lectures will analyze traditional African civilizations and interactions with internal and external forces of change, including exploration, military conquest, slavery and the Atlantic commercial revolution. The Caribbean Islands of the West Indies are a particular focus of attention because they were crucibles for a synthesis of African, European and American cultural elements. The pros and cons of early anthropological studies, colonial rule and the Christian missionary influence in Africa and the West Indies also receive attention. The course culminates with a discussion of contemporary problems of nationalism, economic development and social change in Africa. Goals: Two goals of the course will be to develop an appreciation for the richness of the varied cultures and peoples of the African continent and to sharpen critical awareness of the complexities of its modern history. The course endeavors to acquaint students with several of the great religious traditions in Africa. On a regional basis West Africa and Central Africa receive the closest attention. Lectures and readings will emphasize the continuities between past and present and the ongoing challenges facing modern Africa. Assignments and Methods: The data base for this course derives from twice weekly lectures. In addition, textbook assignments and several supplementary library books augment the framework of lectures. There will be three examinations of equal weight. The last examination is not comprehensive, but will cover only the final one-third of the course. Essay questions comprise the major portion of exams; but short answer (identification and possible T/F multiple choice) questions plus map tests will also be included. To assist students with preparation for exams there will be several short quizzes and class reviews. Attendance and participation in class discussions is important. Consultation with the professor and teaching assistant is very much encouraged, especially in connection with the Term Paper. Grading: Letter grades will be awarded according to a point system:--1st exam 100 pts.; 2nd mid-term exam 100. Third exam 100 pts.; Two quizzes (@ 20 pts each) 40 points. There will be one Term Paper of from 10-12 pages, on topics of the student s choice, based on consultation with the professor. (100 points.) Good Attendance and participation in review discussions is worth up to 20 points. Total possible points for the course 460. Textbooks: Bohannan, Paul and Curtin, Phillip: Africa and Africans (Waveland, 4th edn. 1995). Refer to as B&C. Walvin, James, Atlas of Slavery (Pearson-Longman, Harlow, England and New York, 2006). Supplemental readings: * Shillington, Kevin: History of Africa (St. Martins, New York and London, 2nd revised edition, 1995). Ray, Benjamin, African Religions (Prentice Hall, N.J., 1976). Klein, Herbert, African Slavery in Latin America and the Caribbean (O.U.P., New York, 1986) * Available-Hicks Undergraduate Library. SYLLABUS I (Lecture Topics and Text Assignments) Course Introduction: (August 26th through the 28th.) (Read Bohannan & Curtin, Chapter 1: 6-15; Shillington, 1-19. ) 1. The Revolution in African Historical Studies. (Read B & C, Ch. 10 & 11 pp. 130-149) 2. Continuing myths, stereotypes and barriers concerning the study of Africa. 1 II The Peoples and Culture Areas of Africa--Agricultural and Cattle Herding Zones) Weeks September 2nd through September 11th.) (Read Bohannan & Curtin. Ch. 2, 18-26; and Ch. 3, 34-45; and Ch. 4, 64-75. 1. The East African Cattle or Pastoralist 2. Zone. West African Zones- (1) the Farming zone of the West African Forest; (2) the Mixed Economy of the West African Sudanic (desert and savanna) Zone. III. The States and Kingdoms of the West African Forest Zone and Savanna. (Sept. 12th Through Sept 29th) Weeks of Sept. 15th through September 25th. (Read Shillington, 186-194.) 1. General concepts: State-building and governments in Africa. 2. The West African Kingdom and Empire of Asante. Film- A Great Tree has Fallen 3. Traditional agriculture and mining in West Africa: Food crops and farming methods. 4. Other examples of states, kingdoms and social organization in West Africa. 5. The Study of African Religions and African Art (B &C. Ch.9, 116-125.) (Read also* Benjamin Ray, On Reserve. Above. , 116-24, 140-52.) Slide Lecture. FIRST MID-TERM EXAMINATION Tues. Oct. 3rd IV. The Atlantic Slave Trade and Slavery in Africa and the West Indies ( Approximatley, Weeks of Sept. 30t th through Oct. 10th.) (Read Bohannan & Curtin, Ch. 14, 180-190. Walvin, Atlas of Slavery, 1-15; Shillington, 170-80;) 1. The Portuguese Expansion and world hegemony Walvin, 27-35; * Shillington- 169-178.. 2. Traditional Slavery in Africa the Kingdom of the Kongo. Read Shillington, 186-199. 3. African Participation in the Slave Trade Walvin, 52-57. 4. The Portuguese in East Africa and the Indian Ocean Read * Shillington, 125-135. 5. Dutch and English Participation in the Atlantic Slave Trade. (Walvin, 39-51.) TUESDAY Oct. 14th NO CLASS OCTOBER BREAK V. African Peoples in the Americas. (Approx. October, 16th through Oct, 214th 1. 2. 3. 4. Plantation Slavery in the West Indies and Brazil Read Walvin, 31-5 and 77-98. The Creole Culture of the Carribean . Film; The Sugar Slaves African Resistance: Maroon Societies in the Americas (Supplemental: Read * Richard Price, Maroon Societies) Afro-Brazilian Culture. (Read Walvin, 77-91.) Read also * Klein, Herbert, African Slavery in Latin America and the Caribbean (above On Reserve.) SECOND MID-TERM EXAMINATION Tues. Nov. 7th VI. The Movement for the End to the Slave Trade and the Emancipation of Slaves (Two days. Approx. Oct. 28th and 30th.) 1. Christian evangelical movement in England: J.Wesley; T. Clarkson, W. Wilberforce 2. 1807--The Abolition of the Slave Trade and its Results. (Shillington, 230-39.) 3. Creation of Sierra Leone and the Parliamentary Statute of 1807 (Shillington, 239-41) 4. 1833- Abolition of Slavery in the British Empire Causes and Results 6. Samuel Ajayi Crowther: missions and the rise of Legitimate Trade in West Africa. 6. The 3 C s: Origins of an African Middle Class and West African Nationalism ( * Supplemental: Read Eric Mataxas, Amazing Grace: Wm. Wilberforce and the Campaign to End Slavery (Harper/Collins, N.Y. 2007.) 2 VII. Impact and Contradictions of European Colonial Rule in West Africa-including lack of preparation for African self-government and independence.. (Approx. Nov. 4th through Nov. 18th.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. (Shillington, 332-39; 348-57; B & Curtin, Ch.17, 217-27; Ch.18, 23-38.) European Missionary Activity and Exploration (Shillington, 289-299.) Colonial Conquest: The European Scramble for Africa . (Shillington, 301-325.) The political and administrative impact role of colonial governments. (B&C, Ch. 18, 230-38.) The economic impact colonial merchants and mining companies. Preparations for self-government and Independence, (B & C. , Ch. 19. 240-49. Film: Ali Mazrui The Africans ` THANKSGIVING Wed, Thurs., Fri., Nov. 26-28h. NO CLASSES. THIRD EXAMINATION Thurs. Dec. 4th VIII. Course Conclusion Dilemmas of Economic Development, Politics & Social Change in Africa in the 21st Century. (Nov. 25th and Week of Dec. 9th and 11th.) (Read Bohanan & Curtin, pp. 26-32. Africa s Economic Resources and Human Health Problems. AND C. &H.. Ch. 20- Africa since Independence , 254-269. Also. Shillington, Chap. 29: 431- 455. .) Film (THERE WILL BE NO FINAL EXAM HELD DURING FINALS WEEK Dec. 15th to 20th. 3

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