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Undergraduate Course: Crime, Rebellions and Protests in Africa (HIST10201)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaHistory Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking Crime, Rebellion and Protests in Africa (HIST10278)
Other requirements A pass or passes in 40 credits of first level historical courses or equivalent and a pass or passes in 40 credits of second 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).
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting students should usually have at least 3 History courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. We will only consider University/College level courses.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
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.
Assessment Information
One essay of about 3000 words (one third of overall assessment); one two-hour examination paper (two thirds of overall assesssment).
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
One essay of about 3000 words (one third of overall assessment); one take home examination paper (two thirds of overall assesssment).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Francesca Locatelli
Tel: (0131 6)50 3756
Email: F.Locatelli@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Marie-Therese Rafferty
Tel: (0131 6)50 3780
Email: M.T.Rafferty@ed.ac.uk
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