Africa and European Imperialism, 1800-1960s

Undergraduate

This course examines three phases of African history: Pre-colonial societies such as the Zulu; British; French; German imperialism and colonial rule; the rise of African independence movements in the twentieth century. Topics to be discussed include the Islamic states of north and west Africa; the slave trade; the `Scramble for Africa'; the Zulu and Boer Wars and African nationalism. Prerequisite(s): 12h History courses.