West Africa
“The World Knew Happiness”: West Africa and the Afroeurasian Economy, c.1200 - c.1600
A discussion of the economy of medieval West Africa and its role in the Afroeurasian economy
“Men of the Spoken Word”: Teaching West Africa, c.1200 - c.1600
A discussion of the challenges of teaching medieval West Africa in world history courses and how to use voice of the griots as a way to explore multiple perspectives/