Crime, Rebellions and Protests in Africa (U03273)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-CrimeAfri

The history of crime, rebellions and protests have become important fields of study and major key reading for understanding the making of African societies. This course examines a vast range of themes linked to the notions of crime, rebellions and protests. Following the analysis of the historiography on crime, rebellions and protests in Europe and Africa, the course will examine how these notions in Africa changed across time (pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial), the extent to which crime can be considered a dimension of resistance and social protest and the links, as well as the differences, among crime, rebellions and protests in different African countries. A particular attention will be given to the colonial impact on the development of crime, rebellions and protests in the 19th and 20th centuries. We will analyse how deviancy in colonial Africa was a phenomenon shaped by structures of power rigidly defined along class, gender and race lines and will examine responses and reactions by Africans to foreign influence and system of control.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first level historical course and any second level historical coursse or equivalent Before enrolling students on this course, Directors of Studies are asked to contact the History Honours Admissions Secretary to ensure that a place is available (tel. 503783).

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Crime, Rebellions and Protests in Africa (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

History, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	14:00	15:50	Room 4.18, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will gain greater awareness of the nature and use of historical evidence; engage historical arguments by focusing on debates by historians about key issues; increase their skills in research, writing, and presentation; and improve their critical skills through oral communication.