BLAS 145B - Introduction to African History

    Recent Professors
    Alvin Spearman, Anthony Merritt
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
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    Description
    This course is a survey of African History from the late nineteenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on providing students with a broad presentation of European colonization and colonial rule, African independence movements, nation-building, economic development and the continuing quest for African unity. This course is intended for students majoring in black studies or history and for all students interested in African history.