HIST 332 - Modern Africa, 1800- Present

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Tusculum University

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Description:

Recognizing the growing importance of Africa and African peoples in world affairs, this course offers a survey of major themes, events, and personalities in African history from 1800 to the present. Topics may include the African slave trade and its abolition, European imperialism, African reactions to colonial rule, religious and cultural movements, ethnicity and tribalism, the formation of African states in the wake of decolonization, and recent moves toward pan-Africanism. The course also includes an assessment of Africa's future in an era of increased globalization and a comparative treatment of African peoples and culture in the Americas, including the impact of that culture on Western Civilization. Learning Outcomes: Analytical Reading and Ethics of Social Responsibility. Prerequisites: History 101-102.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tusculum.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 636-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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