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
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Rudolph Ware
3.1
23 reviews
HSSB 2202
W
16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
3 / 3 Full

HSSB 1215
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17:00 PM - 17:50 PM
1 / 3

HSSB 2202
W
18:00 PM - 18:50 PM
1 / 4

HSSB 1214
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16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
1 / 3

HSSB 1215
R
17:00 PM - 17:50 PM
0 / 3

HSSB 2202
R
18:00 PM - 18:50 PM
0 / 4

HSSB 1210
F
09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
0 / 3

HSSB 1215
F
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
1 / 3

HSSB 1215
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
1 / 4

Fall 2024 . Chikowero M
TD-W 1701
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12:30 PM - 15:20 PM
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BL ST 49A Ware R T Fall 2023 Total: 16
BL ST 49A Ware R T Fall 2022 Total: 10
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3.1
HIST49A . Ware R T 10 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 1 Year, 2 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, 6 Months 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, 7 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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HIST49A . Ware R T 3 Years Ago

TBH I didn't like his lectures as he would often go on off-topic tangents and didn't use powerpoints. He's also very disorganized with sending class material. But his tests are really easy and he seems like a genuine guy.

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