09:00 AM to 12:05 PM S
Section Information for Summer 2012
South Africa is now struggling to overcome centuries of turmoil sparked, in part, by colonialism, rapid industrialization, and legalized segregation. In this course we explore a range of events, from the hinterland expansions of black and white political powers to the rise of popular movements against colonial rule. Our aim is to understand the interplay between conquest, resistance, and accommodation. Historians use different frameworks of interpretation. Some scholars view South Africa’s past through the lens of gender relations; others focus on racial and class divisions. Over the past two decades, historians have concentrated on ethnic (rather than “tribal”) nationalisms that fueled revolutionary transformations. The latest studies highlight how calamities (i.e., epidemic disease) dramatically changed South Africa. A major goal of this class is for you to engage in debates, using the readings to construct your own perspectives. You are strongly encouraged to participate in class discussions. The issues we study have important contemporary relevance.Tags:
Credits: 3
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