HIST 360: History of South Africa

HIST 360-DL1: History of South Africa
(Spring 2021)

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR

Online

Section Information for Spring 2021

Today, South Africa is struggling to overcome centuries of social turmoil sparked, in part, by colonial conquest, slavery, rapid industrialization, and legalized segregation.  In our course we explore these dynamic processes, from the first Cape encounters between Dutch sailors and Khoe pastoralists to the influences of Indian Ocean commerce, global Christianity and European imperialism.  We also chart the frontier movements of white and black political powers, which gave rise to modern nationalist struggles.  Some of these struggles promoted broader freedoms while others defended narrower goals.  Our principal aim is to understand the complex interplay between accommodation and resistance in South African history.

HIST 360 DL1 is a distance education section taught synchronously. Students should expect to meet on the days and times scheduled.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Explores the historical processes that led to the rise of African kingdoms, colonialism, industrialization, resistance movements, and legalized segregation. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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