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HIS 556
Colonial Africa
This course examines the history of the continent under colonial rule from the end of the 19th century to the late 20th. Topics include: explorations of the nature, depth, and extent of colonial expansion; the establishment of colonial economies and the resulting distortion of pre-existing production and distribution systems; class formation and changes in gender relations; the emergence of nationalism; pan-Africanism; and the changing role of Africa in the wider world.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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- Arts and Contemporary Studies Core Elective Table I
- Criminology and History Core Elective Table II
- English and History Core Elective Table II
- HST 633 - Modern Africa
- History Core Elective Table II
- History Politics and Governance Core Elective Table II
- History and Philosophy Core Elective Table II
- History and Sociology Double Major Core Elective Table II
- Minor in History