African History to 1875 Fall 2006
What's New? 11/19/2006: Added 4th exam date to the syllabus (Fri. 12/15 at 1:00pm)

OBJECTIVES: This course examines the complexity of African history and how it was shaped by geography, human development and international relations. In the process, it helps students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes: 1) a knowledge of historical eras, change over time, and key historical concepts in global history; 2) effective communication of history in a formal written assignments and structured classroom discussions using reasoned arguments supported by historical evidence, allowing for multiple causes, effects, and perspectives; and 3) an analytical appreciation of diverse perspectives. Successful students should be able to make connections between their new historical knowledge and contemporary life and issues in a heterogeneous, global society.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The professor must deliver interesting lectures or facilitate meaningful discussion, maintain regular office hours, write fair examinations and provide written feedback. Students must read assignments before coming to class, participate in class discussion and pass four examinations.

GRADES	First exam, 20%	Second exam (map), 20%	Third exam, 20%	Fourth exam, 20%
	Class participation, 20%       (Perfect attendance will improve a borderline final grade.)

TEXTBOOK: Toyin Falola, editor, Africa, vol. 1. African History Before 1885 (Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press, 2000 & 2003). ISBN 0-89089-768-9. Other materials (including study aids) are available at http://courses.wcupa.edu/jones/his311.htm

Visit Jim Jones' other course web sites at courses.wcupa.edu/jones .