AAS 285 - Modern Africa

Institution:

Western Connecticut State University

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Description:

A history of the continent of Africa in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Topics include African response to European penetration (collaboration vs. resistance), theories and practices of colonial rule, ideologies and organizational forms of African nationalism, and problems of development in present-day Africa. The major part of this course will cover twentieth century African history, with emphasis on colonial administration of the African continent , the development of the various African nationalist movements and their struggle for independence. Conditions in independent African states, inter-African relations as well as African relations with the outside world will be emphasized. Alternate spring semesters.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wcsu.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 837-8200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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