HIST 212
Spring 2007 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
AFAM 212 |
| Certificates: International Relations |
| Course Cluster: African Studies |
The 19th century saw the formal establishment of colonial rule in Africa. However, Africans did not blindly succumb to or resist colonial policies. This course examines the complexity of the imposition and dismantling of colonial rule across Africa. We will cover various topics including colonial administration, critiques of colonialism, PanAfricanism, postcolonial conflicts, and democratization. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AFAM-MN)(AFAM)(AFST-MN)(CEAS-Arcp/Hist)(HIST-MN)(HIST)(STS) |
Major Readings:
Buchi Emecheta, THE SLAVE GIRL
Aime Cesaire, DISCOURSE ON COLONIALISM
Ferdinand Oyono, HOUSEBOY
Frederick Cooper, AFRICA SINCE 1940: THE PAST OF THE PRESENT
Ngugi wa Thiong'o, DEVIL ON THE CROSS
Philip Gourevitch, WE WISH TO INFORM YOU THAT TOMORROW WE WILL BE KILLED WITH OUR FAMILIES
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Examinations and Assignments:
midterm
2 short papers
take-home final |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
If you took History 227 in Spring 2003, you cannot take this course. |
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