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AFR2850 - History of Africa

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Written examination 100/100 6 timer

Course content

This course provides an overview of the main issues in tropical Africa's history (Africa south of the Sahara) in the period from 1700 to the present. The goal is to provide insights into the important processes that brought change to African communities, as seen from a long historical perspective. Africa will also be examined in a global context, with contact and interaction with the rest of the world as a central theme. Both external and internal factors will be considered in discussions of Africa's development. The course is an elective for a bachelor's degree in history and an obligatory course for the bachelor's programme in African studies.

Learning outcome

A candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome according to the course curriculum, defined as knowledge and skills:

Knowledge base: candidates have
- demonstrated broad knowledge of the central political, economic and social themes in the history of Africa from the 18th century (1700s) to the present
- demonstrated knowledge of the different historical perspectives that are used in explaining developments in Africa from the 18th century (1700s) to the present

Proficiency/Skills: candidates
- can account for the central historical processes that trigger changes in African development from the 18th century (1700s) to the present
- can demonstrate capability to focus, reason, and argue well when dealing with themes from African history
- can can write an expository essay on central themes in African history from the period

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars. One take-home assignments, evaluated as approved/not approved, with a six-hour final examination.

Compulsory assignments

  • One approved assignment

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

See syllabus

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
AFR6006 15.0
HFHIST230 15.0
HFHIST282 15.0
HIST2850 15.0
HIST3485 15.0
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2014

Language of instruction: Norwegian

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Subject area(s)
  • Africa Studies
  • History
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Historical Studies

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 2014-12-11 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 2015-05-27 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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