This course will examine European colonization of Africa and African resistance to colonial occupation; the colonial economy and society; African nationalism and the decolonization process; and the post-independence experience. 111 and 112 offer a better understanding of the diverse and complex histories of various geographical regions of Sub-Saharan Africa and the interaction of African communities with the global economy. Students will be exposed to a wide range of African film, literature, and music.
This course meets the general education requirement in History for College students when taken in combination with an EARLY introductory-level history course (HIST 001, 003, or 033).
Spring '10:
McKittrick M.
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