HST 253 : History of Modern Africa
The history of African state societies entering into the nineteenth century; their perceptions of and responses to the abolition of the slave trade; their resistance to Western imperialism and colonialism; the function of African societies under colonialism; the development of nationalism and struggle for independence; and the emergence of African political and economic systems since the end of the independence movements. Prerequisite: a passing score on the College’s English placement test or a C or better or concurrent enrollment in ENG 091 or ENG 092. Three lecture hours per week. Competencies met: Global and Historical Awareness, Multicultural and Social Perspectives.
Course Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will:
1) Assess the ideas, institutions, and individuals that have shaped African history during the last two centuries.
2) Identify the changing roles of Africa and Africans in the wider world.
3) Evaluate the political, religious, and economic impact of European colonization on Africa and European societies at home.
4) Assess how the collapse of imperialism in Africa was connected to political struggles elsewhere in the world.
5) Explain how African culture has become increasingly integrated into globalized society in the twenty first century.