Examines the history of southern Africa history from the earliest times to the present. Short background readings and lectures cover southern African's history and class discussions of novels are layered over these basics. Topics of study include Cecil Rhodes and the diamond/gold mines; Shaka and the Zulu "nation"; apartheid; Nelson Mandela and the antiapartheid movement; issues facing South Africa today. Recommended prerequisites: HIST 1218 or 1228 or 3109 or 4258 or 4218 or ANTH 1150 or ANTH 3100 or ANTH 4630 or GEOG 3862 or PSCI 3082 or WGST 3712.
instructor(s)
Osborne, Myles Gregory
Primary Instructor
- Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2025
