One of the most important issues in modern African history is the extent of the colonial impact on African societies. Those are some of the questions this course will attempt to address. It will examine present African societies, with a focus on West Africa and Central Africa, in light of the ruptures and continuities of the past and the present. The class is run as a seminar with short lectures followed by class discussions.
Questions concerning the subject matter of the course are welcome at any time.
Students will be asked to relate their questions and comments to the assigned readings in order to facilitate productive discussion and engagement of the course materials. There is no final exam. Students will be asked to relate their questions and comments to the assigned readings in order to facilitate productive discussion and engagement of the course materials. You may use the board, audio-visual materials, handouts, etc. Presentation should be no more than 20 minutes and, whenever possible, should not be read.