Prehistory to c. 1800. History 49-A- B-C is a general survey course designed to introduce students to major themes in African history. The course focuses on organization of production, state formation, African civilizations and identities, science and technology, beliefs and knowledge systems, Africa?s interaction with the world economy, such as through enslavement and slave trades. Weekly discussion sections are an important feature of this course, enabling students to develop and expand upon material presented during lecture.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Letter

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area E World Cult Writing
Mhoze Chikowero
3.2
27 reviews
WARE R T
Rudolph Ware
3.4
20 reviews

Lecture

TD-W 1701
M
12:30 PM - 15:20 PM
59 / 105

Sections

HSSB 1223
R
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
12 / 12 Full
HSSB 1231
R
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
10 / 12
HSSB 1228
R
13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
7 / 11
HSSB 1224
R
14:00 PM - 14:50 PM
7 / 12
HSSB 1214
R
15:00 PM - 15:50 PM
4 / 12
HSSB 1211
R
16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
8 / 11
HSSB 1210
F
09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
4 / 12
HSSB 1210
F
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
3 / 12
GIRV 1106
F
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
4 / 11
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HIST 49A Chikowero M Fall 2021 Total: 67
HIST 49A Chikowero M Fall 2016 Total: 43
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3.3
HIST49A . Ware R T 6 Months Ago

Solid lecturer and made the material interesting to a STEM major. Definitely attend lectures, since he bases the paper+exams heavily around lecture material **that I couldn't reliably find online**. Readings can be long but just get the general ideas of them and you'll be fine. TA's grade most of work, but he'll curve if they grade differently

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HIST49A . Ware R T 9 Months Ago

He is opinionated but the course is very unique and interesting information to learn- a midterm and final, one paper, no hw- worth it in my opinion

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HIST49A . Ware R T 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

More of an idealogue than a teacher. Overly obsessed with identity politics, antizionism, etc. So many other great professors on campus, skip this one.

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HIST49A . Ware R T 1 Year, 2 Months Ago

One of those classes you only hear about in a GOP tirade about the capture of universities by identity politics. In a history class intended to teach students about African history Professor Ware spent the majority of the class making no small point that white people are racist. I'm not sure what students are meant to take from this class.

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HIST49A . Ware R T 2 Years Ago

Very respected academic who shows compassion for the suffering of the people he talks about. Inspiring man who is passionate and connected to his work. I don't think he prepared us very well for tests or did he really give very good readings.

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BLST49A . 2 Years Ago

BLST 49A with Professor Chikowero was an eye-opener of a class. A few lengthy readings due before each lecture, weekly assignments and the occasional quiz, an 8 page research paper, and the final of course. Very informative and humorous in lecture, grades fairly, and encourages questions. Lots of writing required, but amazing learning experience!

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