History of Africa, 1800 to Present

Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Not open for credit to students with credit for course 10BH or 10BW. Survey of social, economic, and political developments in Africa since 1800, with focus on slave trade, imperialism and colonialism, and nationalism and independence. Attention to different ideologies (nationalism, socialism, apartheid), rural/urban tensions, changing role of women. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
8.3 / 10
Organization
8.3 / 10
Time
5-10 hrs/week
Overall
8.3 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 Online
    Grade: A+

    Super easy course; I would forget I was even taking it and still finish everything on time. Online discussion once a week that you have to speak in.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 Online
    Grade: A+

    Your grade very much depends on the TA. The mean/median for each assignment was rather on the lower side because of a few TAs who were notoriously harsh graders in an easier class. There are no midterms/finals; only discussion boards, participation, and larger assignments. As long as you answer the prompt exactly, you should be set. I don't think I did any of the readings or watched any lectures but I did try to participate every given moment in discussions.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 Online
    Grade: A

    This asynchronous class is well organized and has relatively straightforward assignments. There is not midterm or final, just four different assignments that you complete throughout the quarter. I highly recommend this course for a history GE.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 Online
    Grade: N/A

    super easy class, prof is super enthusiastic about the topics, did learn a lot of new things

Course

Instructor
William Worger
Previously taught
23S 21F 20F 20S 19S 18S 17S 16S 15S 14S 13S 11S 08S

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance required

  • No midterms

  • No final

  • 50% recommend the textbook