HIST 410

Fall 2025 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 25-Dec 10

Decolonization in Africa

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Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Almost all African countries fell under European colonial rule by the beginning of the 20th century, but formal colonialism did not last the century. Surveys the crucial ideological, political, social, and military strategies enlisted by African people and movements to shed colonial rule. Also examines the paradox of the coupling of "flag independence" with continuing economic dependence on Europe.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.

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HIST 410 class schedule data for fall 2025
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	57615	Lecture-Discussion	G4	2:00PM -2:50PM	MWF	207 Psychology Building	Brennan, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 4 hours Section Info: Topic: Decolonization in Africa Description: This course seeks to give students an overview of Sub-Saharan African history since the Second World War. Its main focus in on late colonial and post-colonial politics, although we will also give considerable attention to matters of social and cultural history. The class is divided into three sections: a brief historical study of late-colonial Sub-Saharan Africa (roughly 1940-1960); a thematic treatment of Sub-Saharan Africa since 1960, and finally a series of cases studies of modern African nation-states. This is a writing-intensive course with frequent assignments. As this is a 400-level course that may be attended by some graduate students, expectations of attendance, participation, and general good citizenship are high. Restriction(s): Not intended for Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
	57614	Lecture-Discussion	U3	2:00PM -2:50PM	MWF	207 Psychology Building	Brennan, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: Topic: Decolonization in Africa Description: This course seeks to give students an overview of Sub-Saharan African history since the Second World War. Its main focus in on late colonial and post-colonial politics, although we will also give considerable attention to matters of social and cultural history. The class is divided into three sections: a brief historical study of late-colonial Sub-Saharan Africa (roughly 1940-1960); a thematic treatment of Sub-Saharan Africa since 1960, and finally a series of cases studies of modern African nation-states. This is a writing-intensive course with frequent assignments. As this is a 400-level course that may be attended by some graduate students, expectations of attendance, participation, and general good citizenship are high. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.