Africa: Histories, Ecologies, and Sustainabilities

The course is orientated to students from archaeology, history, or sustainability who wants to build an in depth<br> understanding of African archaeology and history and to understand the linkages between historical knowledge and<br> sustainability. For students coming from the field of sustainability studies with an interest in African continent, the course<br> gives a necessary historical background to understanding the present society and landscape. The early innovations in<br> food production, and later experimentation with new crops are important reference points for knowledge and perspectives<br> on sustainable agriculture and management of food today. The course also goes through past patterns of urbanism and<br> centralised organisation of trade and resources allow for a better understanding of urban challenges and futures.<br> Landscape history is fundamental to conservation management, development and landscape planning. Through case<br> studies, the course will zoom in on regions or periods in time that can elucidate societal transitions in farming, urbanism<br> and landscape management.