MODERN AFRICA

Catalog description

This course covers African history with an emphasis on the mid-19th century to the contemporary period. Major problems, events, interactions within Africa, and Africa's relationship with the world are all covered. Some course themes include social change, gender, economics, politics, environment, and diversity in Africa. Time periods covered include the colonial experience, independence, and post-independence successes and problems. The course teaches the content using interactive historical simulations. Students control their experience and content by selecting a profession in African history from a long list at the beginning of the course and follow it through each historical simulation.(HA, HA-G) PREREQ: MINIMUM SOPHOMORE STANDING OR INSTRUCTOR CONSENT