Undergraduate Course: Ethnicity, Class and Power in 20th Century Africa (HIST10079)
Course Outline
| School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
| Home subject area |
History |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This is a 4MA-course which runs over Autumn and Spring terms. 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, the particular case-studies that have been selected are Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
A pass in 40 credits of third level historical courses or equivalent.
Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admission Secretary to ensure that a place is available (Tel: 503783).
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
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); two two-hour examination papers (two-thirds of overall assessment). |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Paul Nugent
Tel: (0131 6)50 3756
Email: Paul.Nugent@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Ruth Nicol
Tel: (0131 6)50 4457
Email: ruth.nicol@ed.ac.uk |
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