HIST-285 Understanding Africa: Conquests, Protests, and Post-Independence Struggles FA3 (3)

This course explores the experiences of Africans under European colonialism (1880s-1960s) and the legacy of colonialism for contemporary Africa. Topics include colonial policies and African responses; constructions of race, gender, and class; African nationalism and independence; and the social, economic, and political challenges of post-colonial Africa. AU Core Habits of Mind: Socio-Historical Inquiry. Usually Offered: spring.