HIST. 300: Modern Africa

Modern Africa 

This course focuses on the making of African modernity from the late nineteenth century to the present, interrogating challenges to African nations and the concept of globalization. Modern Africa is designed to introduce students to Africa’s recent history and cultivate an appreciation of the continent and its peoples. We will sample a variety of sources used by scholars and artists to imagine and create a cogent narrative about Modern Africa. The course encourages students to develop their own answers to pertinent questions by fleshing out their thoughts and arguments through discussion. Students will also practice their historical writing based on primary and secondary sources.