Slavery, Community and the State in West Africa C.1700-1910 (HI0049)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-SCSWA

The course addresses slavery as a unifying theme in the history of West and West-Central Africa from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries. More specifically, it explores the impact of the trans-Atlantic slave trade upon African economies and societies; the specificity of African systems of servitude; and the slow abolition of slavery in the colonial period.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first level historical course and any second level historical course or equivalent. Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admissions Secretary to ensure that a place is available (tel. 503783).

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Slavery, Community and the State in West Africa C.1700-1910 (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

History, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
24/09/2007	11:10	13:00	Lecture Room 4, Minto House	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The course intends to introduce students to an important aspect of African History, to encourage them to engage with critical debates and to improve both written and verbal skills.