AFRA 120 - African Origins of Humanity and Civilization

Credit(s): 3

AFRICAN ORIGINS
Component: Lecture
Course surveys how Africa became the cradle of humankind and considers paleoanthroplogical and prehistoric aspects that include the ”out of Africa” model. Also included is African early Nile valley civilization and its influences on other societies. The course considers various receptions of and debates about African human and civilizational origins.
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with ANTH 120.

University Breadth: History and Cultural Change College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP B: A&S History & Cultural Change Requirement Designations: Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across Cultures GE3B: Work Independently Across Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications