HIST 214             3 Credit Hours

Africa in the International Setting in the 20^th Century.

This information is for second semester 2017/2018 academic year

Teacher responsible

Dr. Ofosu-Mensah Ababio

Office: No. 14, Department of History

Office Hours: Wednesdays, Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Teaching Assistants: Mr. Isaac Kyere and Miss. Priscilla Oti-Akenten

Course content

This course has been designed to provide the student with comprehensive understanding of African history in the international setting in the twentieth century.  The course places Africa in geographic context and traces the historical patterns of development beginning in the twentieth century that continue to have an impact on the continent in the twenty-first century. It will examine the process of transition from colonial rule to nationhood and the consequent results of the entry of Africa nation states into the world community.  The course will also examine the weaknesses of the nation state system in Africa and the likely future for African state.

Formative coursework

There will be at least one major interim assessment (IA) and a final exam at the end of the semester. Students are expected to undertake presentations which will contribute to their final grades. The IA will be on the materials covered during lectures. Success in this course depends on reading widely on the topics to be treated, and is highly recommended.

Teaching

The course is taught through lectures, class discussion and weekly tutorials to enhance students’ understanding of topics treated.

Indicative Reading

Afigbo et al (1986).  The Making of Modern Africa, vol. 2. New Edition, London: Longman.

Ajayi, J.F.A and Crowder, M {eds.} (1974).  History of West Africa, vol. 2, London: Longman.

Ajayi, J.F.A and Espie, I. (1965).  A Thousand Years of West African History.  Hong Kong: Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.

Anene, J.C. and Brown, G. {eds.} (1966).  Africa in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries.

Bluwey, G.K. (2002).  Understanding International Relations.  Accra:  Yamens Press Ltd.

Crowder, M. (1968).  West Africa under Colonial Rule.  London: Hutchison.

Dumor, E.K. (1991).  Ghana, OAU and South Africa:  An African Response to Apartheid.  Accra: Ghana Universities Press.

Glodstein, J.S. (1994).  International Relations.  Harper Collins College Publishers.

Kafrona, K. (1990).  The Pan-African Movement:  Ghana’s Contribution.  [Second Edition] London: Afroworld Publishing Co.

Manning, P. (1988).  Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, 1880-1985.  Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Markovitz, I.L. {ed.} (1970).  African Politics and Society.  New York:  The Free Press.

Nkrumah, K. (1963).  Africa Must Unite.  London: Panaf Books.

Assessment and Grading

• Mid-semester test/continuous interim assessment:   20%
• Presentation:                                                              10%
• Final Examinations:                                                   70%
• Total:                                                                        100%

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