CLASS OVERVIEW

Discusses the historical method, types of evidence (oral, written, visual, and physical), the role of African universities and research centers, and the importance of language, bias, and perspective in historical interpretation.

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED:

• Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials.
• Also, check out the books and products the teachers use for further learning.
• Reach out to support@urbanintellectuals.com if you have any questions or issues.
• Some links may be affiliate links where we may earn a small commission from purchases.

Sources: 

Sources information and links cited for this class can be found within the Google Slides Presentation below.

Quizzes are not applicable in this class.

Dr. John’s Class #02 Google Slide Presentation Deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zBKGjbkrrD42v8hiIN-3MKc5ihB3vm3kMQnwICCDnjc/edit?usp=drive_link

Book Recommendations Shared by Dr. John Aden During Class 02:

Paths in the Rainforests: Toward a History of Political Tradition in Equatorial Africa

Jan Vansina

https://amzn.to/4dIaJZn

Documents from the African Past: Western African History

Robert O. Collins

https://amzn.to/3yrwo92

Documents from the African Past: Eastern African History

Robert O. Collins

https://amzn.to/3A9NBUV

Documents of the African Past

Robert O. Collins

https://amzn.to/3WAVhai

Problems in the History of Modern Africa

Robert O. Collins

https://amzn.to/3McSPSR

CLASS OVERVIEW

Discusses pre-colonial civilizations, trade networks, cultural diversity, and how European colonialism reshaped Africa’s historical narrative.

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED:

• Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials.
• Also, check out the books and products the teachers use for further learning.
• Reach out to support@urbanintellectuals.com if you have any questions or issues.
• Some links may be affiliate links where we may earn a small commission from purchases.

Sources: 

Sources information and links cited for this class can be found within the Google Slides Presentation below.

Quizzes are not applicable in this class.

Dr. John’s Class #01 Google Slide Presentation Deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QgSbpzJRv2dj8W1E2HZLk-zLFfoVaWSAdOhc39BVdkw/edit?usp=drive_link