
Mandinka Cotton: History to Global Trade
This course provides a critical lens into how a regional agricultural tradition evolved into a cornerstone of global trade. It is ideal for historians, textile enthusiasts, and international trade students seeking to understand the intersection of African heritage and global capitalism.
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Discover the ancient origins of cotton cultivation among the Mandinka and other West African peoples, understanding their traditional farming methods and cultural significance within the Mali Empire.


Explore how Mandinka cotton entered ancient trade routes connecting West Africa to North Africa and the Mediterranean, establishing patterns of exchange that would shape global commerce.

Understand how European colonialism disrupted traditional cotton systems and integrated African cotton into the emerging global capitalist economy through forced labor and plantation systems.

Analyze contemporary cotton trading, commodity markets, and how West African producers navigate today's complex global textile economy while preserving cultural traditions.


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