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AFST 101 Package #030 to Be Picked up at Queens Copy Center 65-01 Kissena Blvd QUEENS COLLEGE AFRICANA STUDIES PROGRAM FALL 2012 AFRICAN CIVILIZATION I Office Hours: Section 101 Mon & Wed: 11:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. Tue. 10:50 a.m- 12:05 p.m Delany Hall room 125 Thur. 10:50 a.m- 12:05 p.m Prof. E. Julmisse [email protected] [email protected] SYLLABUS COURSE DESCRIPTION: The aim of this course is to offer a definitive introduction to the discipline of African Civilization from pre-historic cultures in Nubia, Ethiopia, Ancient Egypt, to the rise and fall of the Great West African Empires, to the coming of the Europeans and its impact on African societies. Moreover the course will survey the culture and regional history of several tribes of Western, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa. Our focus will be to dispel the myth that Africa has no history. British historian Hugh Trevor Roper argued:” There is only the history of Europeans in Africa. The rest is largely darkness. And darkness is not a subject for history”. “To attempt a history of Africa” declared Roper “is to amuse ourselves with the unrewarding gyrations of barbarous tribes in picturesque but irrelevant corners of the globe”… This view of pre-colonial African history may be considered as one that is biased which has stereotyped and hindered the proper study of Africa’s history. Therefore this course will re-examine the misinterpretations and reasons for distortions in the study of African Civilizations. The understanding of African history is essential to an appreciation of the heritage of the people of Africa and African descent. OBJECTIVES: Through lectures, readings, class discussions and videos, students will be introduced to major topics and patterns that have molded the continent from the earliest times, from the primitive man to Ethiopia’s and Ancient Egypt’s cultures to the demise of the Western African Empires of Ghana, Mali and Songhai. The course explores: early human settlements, Nubian, Egyptian, Ethiopian ancient civilizations, states, kingdoms, empires and a wide range of social, religious, political, technological, cultural and economic history of Early Africa. Furthermore, students will be apprised of the social, political cultural organizations and spiritual beliefs of a few selected tribes. The course will assist students to gain knowledge and understanding of the role of Africa and its peoples in mankind history. 1 African Civilization I gives students a fundamental background, understanding and an appreciation of pre-colonial African history. It traces the history and culture of the pre- historic man; it analyzes the historical and societal structures of Ancient Egypt, Nubia, and Meroe, the political, cultural development of the empires of Ghana, Mali and Songhai, as well as Great Zimbabwe. It also examines the political structure and cultures of several tribes, thereby exposing students to different ethnic groups and various cultural differences for better understanding and appreciation. Students acquire knowledge through their reading assignments, class lectures, handouts and documentary films. They will be exposed to different historians viewpoints, they will engage in class discussions, and form their own opinion. Students will improve their skills in: • Reading and interpreting textbooks, visual materials and notes given in class • Organizing and presenting ideas in what is discussed in class • Writing clearly and expressively. STUDENTS LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students will be able to: a) Identify geographical areas, regions and other places relevant to an understanding of Early Africa b) Identify the men and women who have played leading roles in the history of Early Africa ex: Ancient Egyptians: i.e. Imhotep, Hatshepsut, Amenhotep IV, Nefertiti, Taharka; the Greek historian Herodotus etc... c) Analyze the political, societal and cultural evolution of some African societies and compare them ex: Ashanti kingdom and Yoruba kingdom d) Explain key events as to their causes and consequences during the periods that witnessed the Rise and Fall of the Great Western African Empires: Ghana, Mali, Songhai e) Describe and explain the causes and impact of Islam in Africa ex: the Trans- Saharan trade, the Eastern trade f) In First, Mid-Term and Final Examinations, and extra work such as research paper, students will be able to name, describe historical figures’ roles, their accomplishments, and to analyze important key events through successive periods of Early Africa history. g) Questions and exams will require students to describe specific events and offer explanations of the same using information from assigned readings, material and documentary films shown in class. h) Specific questions will ask students to provide narratives that describe historical, cultural, religious activities concerning Ancient Egypt, the Western Empires, Zimbabwe as well as their short and long term impacts. i) Using knowledge of economic, political conditions of the continent prior to the Slave Trade, students will address essay questions as to the European exploration, African participation and impact of the Slave Trade on African societies. 2 REQUIRED TEXTS: 1- John G. Jackson, (2001) Introduction to African Civilizations, New York Citadel Press ISBN: 9780806521893 2 - Ivan Van Sertima, (1998) Blacks in Sciences, Ancient and Modern, New Jersey, Transaction Publishers ISBN: 9780878559411 3 -AFST 101 Package #030 to be picked up at Queens Copy Center 65-01 Kissena Blvd. Handouts will be distributed to students. Documentary films will be shown. Suggested reading text: Cheick Anta Diop (1974), The African Origin of Civilization Myth or Reality, Chicago, Lawrence Hill Books COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Students are required to do all the readings assigned. There are three essay examinations. Students are to demonstrate their knowledge and interest in the subject matter by actively participating in class. Students must pay attention to grammar and spelling. Students must follow the college guidelines for rules pertaining to attendance, withdrawal eating in class, plagiarism, lateness, conduct and grades. Poor attendance will affect your final grade. PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else’s ideas, words or artistic, scientific or technical work as one’s own creation. Using the idea or work of another is permissible only when the original author is identified. Paraphrasing and summarizing, as well as direct quotation, require citations to the original source. Plagiarism may be intentional or unintentional. Students who are unsure how and when to provide documentation are advised to consult with instructors. The library has guides designed to help students to appropriately identify a cited work. LATENESS: You will be expected to abide by this zero-tolerance-attendance policy to respect peer’s learning space. Please note that there are no exceptions to this policy. REQUIREMENTS OF STUDENTS: 1- Students are required to turn off all electronic devices such as cellular phones, pagers, twitters, texting devices etc... 2- Students should plan to attend class for the entire period. It is a distraction to have students consistently arriving late and leaving early. If you must leave early for a legitimate reason, please notify the instructor before class and then sit close to the door. 3- Talking during class (which is not related to class discussions) is considered rude and will not be tolerated. 4- Outside reading materials, such as newspapers, magazines, and assignments for other classes should be put away when class begins. 5- Class members are expected to treat each other with courtesy and respect. 3 Evaluation and Requirements of Students 1-Students will participate in class. Your participation will take different forms: from asking and answering questions to oral presentations 2- There will be quizzes and exams in essay form (a midterm and a final) The Final Grade will reflect the above as follow: GRADING: Class Participation: 10 points First Examination: 20 points Second Examination: 20 points. Final Examination: 50 points MAIN TOPICS TO BE STUDIED 1- The Geographical Zones of Africa a) African topography, main rivers, and lakes b) The main faunal localities of Africa 2- The nature of pre-history a) Archeology b) Methods used to interpret and date discovered archeological artifacts 3- The origins of Man, Africa the Cradle of Mankind a) Excavation sites of man in Africa b) Man the tool maker – pre-historic man 4- The Neolithic Revolution a) The beginning of civilization – Agricultural Revolution b) The peopling of Africa c) Evidence of early states, cultures and kingdoms 5- Ethiopia, Ancient Egypt, Cush (Nubia-Sudan) a) Ethiopian and Sudanese ancient Civilizations b) Ancient Egyptian history and culture c) Sudanese, Meoritic civilizations – Axum d) Testimonies of Herodotus, Volney, Diop etc… 6- Traditional African religions and the invasion of Islam into Africa a) Characteristics of traditional African religions b) The migrational impact of Islam on Africa 4 7- West African Civilizations a) The rise and fall of Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Bornu (West African Empires) b) The Tran-Saharan trade c) The West African Forest States of Ife, Oyo, d) The Ashanti, the Yoruba, and Kano kingdoms 8- The migration of Africans into East, Central and South Africa a) The civilization of Mashonaland b) The Bantu speaking tribes c) The Kikuyu, the Masaai d) The Swazi and the San people - the Bushmen 9- European exploration of Africa a) The Portuguese in West and East Africa b) The gold and slave trade c) Other European nations: the British, the French, the Dutch d) The end result of the slave trade 5 READING ASSIGNMENTS FOR TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS Aug. 28 Introduction to the course Aug.30 Package AFST 101 # 030 “History of the African People” by Robert July to be obtained at Queens Copy Center Inc. – 65-01 Kissena Blvd “The Genesis of Homo Sapiens: Pages 9 to 26 Sept. 4th Jackson, Introduction & Chapter one “Africa and the Origin of Man” Pages 3 to 58 Sept. 6th Package AFST 101 #030 Time Magazine “Everyone’s Genealogical Mother”, “Tassili” “The Nile’s Other Kingdom” “Ancient Alphabet “ “African Symbols” Sept. 11th Documentary film “The Human Family Tree” narrated by Geneticist Dr.
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