HIST 280L - Modern Africa

3 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
An examination of political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in Africa during the periods of revolution (c. 1800-1870), colonialism (1870-1950), and independence (1950 to present). This course considers the tumultuous transformation of Africa before, during, and after European colonialism. Special attention is given to how European-based structures, processes, and thought-especially the nation-state, industrialization, and ideologies-undermine or otherwise alter indigenous political, socioeconomic, and cultural systems, thereupon introducing new difficulties, challenges, and benefits to the diverse peoples and societies of the continent.