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Twentieth-Century Africa: Ethnicity, Class and Power (P02241)

? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : HCA-P-ECP

This is course which normally runs over both Autumn and Spring semesters. It deals with the relationship between three important variables in twentieth century African history - namely, ethnicity, class and the struggle for political power. Although reference is made to other examples, three case studies provide the focus of the course.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites :

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Monday 11:10 12:00 Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

To inculcate an understanding of comparative approaches to
African history, as well as an appreciation of debates relating to the specific country studies. To develop transferable analytical, theoretical, and presentational skills along with a practical awareness of cultural difference.

Assessment Information

Two essays of about 3000 words each (one third of overall assessment

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST May 1 Paper 1 2 hour(s)
1ST May 2 Paper 2 2 hour(s)

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mr Richard Kane
Tel : (0131 6)50 8349
Email : richard.kane@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Paul Nugent
Tel : (0131 6)50 3756
Email : Paul.Nugent@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.shc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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