African History Since 1870
HIST 212
Spring 2008
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| Crosslisting:
AFAM 212 |
| Certificates: International Relations |
| Course Cluster: African Studies |
European colonial rule came to most of Africa during the late nineteenth century. Africans engaged with colonial policies in complex ways, sometimes rejecting European interventions outright, at other times taking advantage of social and economic change. This course examines the colonial and post-independence eras from African and European perspectives, covering colonial administration, critiques of imperialism, Pan-Africanism, postcolonial conflicts, development, and democratization. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Intercultural Literacy, 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) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
We will use multiple source materials including primary documents, novels, and film.
Readings MAY include:
Chinua Achebe, THINGS FALL APART
Mariama Ba, SO LONG A LETTER
Aime Cesaire, DISCOURSE ON COLONIALISM
Frederick Cooper, AFRICA SINCE 1940
Frantz Fanon, A DYING COLONIALISM
Philip Gourevitch, WE WISH TO INFORM YOU THAT TOMORROW WE WILL BE KILLED WITH OUR FAMILIES
Aminatta Forna, ANCESTOR STONES
Films and videos MAY include:
LE MALENTENDU COLONIAL
AIME CESAIRE: UNE VOIX POUR HISTOIRE
LUMUMBA
LONG NIGHT'S JOURNEY INTO DAY
BAMAKO
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Examinations and Assignments:
midterm
2 short papers
final |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
If you took History 227 in Spring 2003, you cannot take this course. |
| Instructor(s): Semley,Lorelle D. Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM; Location: PAC107; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 10 | FR: 10 |
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