The major learning goals of this course:

Historical literacy: You will gain knowledge of central themes in the history of Africa between c. 1850 and the present and how to relate the large transformations within Africa to both causes internal to the continent and important changes in Africa’s relationships to the world. Historical literacy includes understanding change overtime and the ability to place historical actors (including oneself) and events in their political, socio-economic, and cultural contexts.

Critical thinking: You will practice using historical methods to critically evaluate the record of the past and its significance to the present, including the interpretations of historians and other scholars, with an emphasis on African scholars, writers, and creators.

Communication skills: You will practice improving your skills in critical reading and analysis, as well as expressing your ideas clearly and coherently, both orally, in class, and in writing by way of carefully structured, argued, and annotated written work.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 25

Crosslisted Courses:

Prerequisites: None.

Distribution Requirements: HS - Historical Studies

Typical Periods Offered: Every other year

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Spring

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