History 282 - The Making of Modern Africa

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Colgate University

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Staff How did colonial rule, which lasted scarcely longer than a lifetime, affect African societies Why did the West often support dictators in post-colonial Africa and abandon democratically elected leaders If HIV/AIDS is a disease of poverty, why does Botswana - with the continent's highest income per capita - have one of the highest rates of HIV infection This course seeks answers to such questions through an exploration of the history of sub-Saharan Africa since the 19th century. The course focuses on the fortunes of the state in Africa over the past 200 years, with the aim of understanding the challenges and opportunities that African societies face today. This course is crosslisted as ALST 282 HIST 200 is normally a prerequisite for all 300- and 400-level courses.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

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(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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