HIST 336
South African Liberation Movements
History
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Reading and discussion on the history of the struggle for human rights in South Africa, particularly during the time of apartheid (1948-1990).
When Taught
Winter Odd Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Historical knowledge of South African liberation movements
Learning Outcome
Students will gain a greater knowledge of major events, key participants, and developments in the history of South African liberation movement history and modern South African history through course lectures and readings.
Title
Understanding of major questions and themes
Learning Outcome
Students will improve their understanding of major questions and themes in the construction of South African liberation movement history through course readings, in-class discussions, and the historiographical aspect of the term paper.
Title
Evaluation of primary sources
Learning Outcome
Students will develop a greater ability to evaluate primary sources and historical arguments through weekly source analysis assignments, in-class discussions, and the source analysis aspect of the term paper.
Title
Effective historical writing
Learning Outcome
Students will improve their ability to write clearly and organize evidence to build an argument through weekly analysis papers and the final term paper.
Title
Self-examination through studies of race and resistance
Learning Outcome
Students will consider the way they interact with people within their own society and throughout the world by dealing with questions about race, domination, identity, and resistance.
