PASCEP0211 - Historical Development of Pan Afrikanism

Course Description

The course will discuss definitions and concepts that are germane to Pan-Afrikanism and its historical development. By unpacking various histories of Afrikan people across the world we will explore the nuances and little-known facts about how Pan-Afrikanism played an instrumental role in different political and national independence movements throughout the Afrikan world. Many riveting questions about Pan-Africanism such as “where was Pan-Afrikanism first conceived?” and “how does it apply to the African-American experience?” will be explored. A few of the historical sites we will focus on include Classical Nile Valley Civilization, Classical West Afrikan Civilization, the Caribbean, and ultimately the Americas. By digging into the history of Pan-Afrikanism, as a class we will discuss the successes and failures of movements aimed toward Pan-Afrikan unity.