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HIS 656
Post-Colonial Africa
The course examines the contemporary history of the continent. It explores both the colonial legacy and independent African initiatives since decolonization. Students explore the nature, depth, and extent of colonialism with respect to economic, political, and social institutions, processes, and movements. Topics include class formation, religious change, sexual politics, popular culture, and gender relations. The course also explores Africa's and Africans' changing roles in the wider world.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
Mentioned in the Following Calendar Pages
*List may not include courses that are on a common table shared between programs.
- Arts and Contemporary Studies Professional Table I
- Arts and Contemporary Studies Professionally-Related Table II
- English and History Professional Table II
- HST 633 - Modern Africa
- History Minor
- History Professional Table II
- History and Philosophy Professional Table II
- Open Elective Table
- Psychology Professionally-Related Table IV
- Sociology Professionally-Related Table IV
