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HIST 339

African Social Change

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Themes and questions in African social history throughout various periods, including women, youth, religion, health, and cross-cultural interactions.

When Taught

Winter Even Years

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Evaluation of historical arguments

Learning Outcome

Skillfully read and evaluate historical arguments.

Title

Historical writing and argumentation

Learning Outcome

Improve the ability to write clearly and organize evidence to build an argument.

Title

Historical knowledge of African social history

Learning Outcome

Understand major developments and questions in African social history.

Title

Historical knowledge of African cultures and peoples

Learning Outcome

Obtain a historical understanding of African cultures and peoples.

Title

Cultural sensitivity

Learning Outcome

Display sensitivity to cultural difference and navigate cross-cultural interactions.