Course - Modern African History - AFR2850
AFR2850 - Modern African History
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade:
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Skriftlig eksamen | 100/100 | 6 hours |
Course content
This course provides an overview of the main issues in modern African history (Africa south of the Sahara) in the period from ca. 1700 to the present. The goal is to provide insights into the important processes that brought change to African communities, as seen from a long historical perspective. Important processes includes the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, post-colonialism and democratization. Africa will be examined in a global context, with contact and interaction with the rest of the world as a central theme. Both external and internal factors will be considered in discussions of Africa's development. The course will also contextualize and problematize perceptions of Africa that have been created since the 18th century and in many instances preserver.
The course is an elective course for a bachelor's degree in history and the study program in history with teacher education, and an obligatory course for the bachelor's programme in African studies.
Learning outcome
A candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome according to the course curriculum, defined as knowledge and skills:
Knowledge base: candidates have
- demonstrated broad knowledge of the central political, economic and social themes in the history of Africa from the 18th century (1700s) to the present
- demonstrated knowledge of the different historical perspectives that are used in explaining developments in Africa from the 18th century (1700s) to the present
Proficiency/Skills: candidates
- can account for the central historical processes that trigger changes in African development from the 18th century (1700s) to the present
- can explain continuities and breaks in perceptions of Africa
- can demonstrate capability to focus, reason, and argue well when dealing with themes from African history
- can can write an expository essay on central themes in African history from the period
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars. Written term papers, evaluated as approved/not approved, must be passed to sit the exam. These obligatory assignments are valid for the current and the following three semesters. Six-hour final examination.
Compulsory assignments
- Oppgave
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
See syllabus
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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HIST2850 | 15.0 | ||
HFHIST230 | 15.0 | ||
HFHIST282 | 15.0 | ||
AFR6006 | 15.0 | ||
HIST3485 | 15.0 |
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2018
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Africa Studies
- History
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Historical Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 100/100 2018-12-11 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates D150, bygg 6 Dragvoll 1(bygg 1-6) 0 - Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 100/100 2019-05-15 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates Storhall del 2 Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll) 0
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"