Colonialism in Africa, 1830s-1960s

Undergraduate

This course explores the imposition and liquidation of European colonialism in Africa. It focuses on the political, economic, and cultural forces behind colonialism, and the attitudes of its agents. Emphasis will be placed on highlighting the major similarities and differences between European colonial power structures and African resistance to, adaptation to and adoption of those structures. (Prerequisites: HIST-2200 or semester 4 standing.)