HIST 261
Modern Africa
History
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Survey of the history of the African continent from circa 1800, focusing on experiences and perspectives of Africans. Topics may include culture and identity, colonialism, independence movements, religion, gender relations, the environment, and economic development.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Analytical Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will improve their ability to write clearly and organize evidence to build an argument
Title
Historical Knowledge of Modern Africa and its People
Learning Outcome
Students will gain a greater knowledge of major events, developments, and questions in modern African history and understand that African cultures and people have changed over time
Title
Critical Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will improve their ability to weigh evidence, assess conflicting viewpoints, and evaluate arguments
Title
Self-examination through studies of race, identity, and liberation
Learning Outcome
Students will re-consider the way they interact with their own society and how Africa has related to the rest of the world by considering questions about identity, race, domination and liberation in African history
