- How does the history of West African kingdoms undermine the idea of sub-Saharan Africa as the “Dark Continent”?
- What did you find to be the most surprising or enlightening part of this history of West Africa and why?
Submission
After you have posted your initial post, read and respond to two or more of your classmates’ posts. Be sure to make substantive and constructive comments (just posting “nice post” or “I agree” doesn’t count). For example, add something from your own experience, something you’ve read or seen. If the situation calls for it, feel free to state an opinion, but be sure to state any points with which you agree and/or those with which you disagree, as well as your reasons for agreeing or disagreeing.
Grading
This discussion is worth 50 points toward your final grade and will be graded using the Discussion Rubric. Please use it as a guide toward successful completion of this discussion.
