YH00EL18 History of colonisation and decolonisation in (Central) Africa (5 op)
Verkosto-opintojakso
Verkosto: Yliopistojen globaalin kehityksen verkosto
Tarjolla: Tohtorikoulutus, Maisteriopiskelijat, Kandidaattiopiskelijat ja Kandi- ja maisteriopiskelijat
Tämä opintojakso on tarjolla Unipid-verkostossa. Verkoston opinnot ovat tarjolla Jyväskylän yliopiston kandidaatti- ja maisteriopiskelijoille sekä tohtoriopiskelijoille.
Kuvaus
The course offers an integrated history of Central Africa with attention for political, diplomatic, economic, social, religious and cultural developments. Congo/Zaire functions as an exemplifying case study of transitions in the whole region. Particular topics that are discussed more in detail, include, for instance, the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 regulating European colonisation and trade in Africa; rubber exploitation; colonial education, architecture and health care; the difficult relationship in Belgium and other European countries with their colonial past; the trade relationships between international institutions and Central Africa during and after the Cold War; the figure of the African dictator; the Rwandan Genocide and the following Great African War.
Osaamistavoitteet
Osaamistavoitteet:
The student
- acquires a critical view on the pre-colonial history of Africa, the coming into existence of colonial borders and the mutli-faceted (hi)story of colonisation and decolonisation in Central Africa
- understands the process of colonisation by putting it in the political, economic, social and ideological context of the time
- is able to assess and explain current (border) conflicts and challenges in Central Africa from a historical perspective
The course develops the following generic skills: Ethics, Internationality, Sustainability and responsibility, Critical thinking, Identification and development of expertise, Interaction and communication
Lisätietoja
Opettajat:
University Lecturer Pieter Dhondt
Ajankohta:
Autumn and Spring semesters
Tarjontatieto:
The course will be offered for students in major and minor and students of continuous learning.
Kampus:
Joensuu campus
Lisätietoja:
The course is taught in English every second year (2026-27, 2028-29…). Students are highly encouraged to take the course by following the lectures.