HIS 3850 Africa Since 1890

3 Hours

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.

This course surveys the history of sub-Saharan Africa from the beginning of the colonial era to the present day. The course will offer historical background to the period to indicate the cultural, economic, social, and political impacts of colonization, emergence of nationalism, the move towards independence in the 20th century, and recent political, economic, and cultural developments.

Gen. Ed. Designation: GS (G - Global Studies).