The Emergence of Modern Africa Since 1880

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

A survey of the continent's history from the colonial conquest of the late nineteenth century to the independent states of the present day. Themes include African resistance to colonial rule, social and economic change, African nationalism and decolonialization, underdevelopment and neo-colonialism, and the search for solutions to poverty and ethnic tensions. Prerequisite: 3.0 university credits or permission of the chair. Equivalent to IDST 2402H.