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 |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 40 |
ECTS Credits | 20 |
| Summary | 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, Senegal and South Africa. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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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). |
Course Delivery Information
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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.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Ethnicity |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Paul Nugent
Tel: (0131 6)50 3756
Email: Paul.Nugent@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Marie-Therese Rafferty
Tel: (0131 6)50 3780
Email: M.T.Rafferty@ed.ac.uk |
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