Undergraduate Course: Ghana: From Colonialism to Socialism, C.1880-1983 (HIST10016)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | History |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | An examination of themes in the history of Ghana from the late pre-colonial period, through the period of high colonialism, down to the 'revolution' of 1982-83. The course begins with an analysis of debates surrounding the Asante kingdom, before proceeding to an exploration of the colonial state and its relationionship to expatriate firms, mission organizations, chiefs and the peasantry. The course also deals with decolonization, Nkrumah's socialist vision and the very different ideological guises assumed by military rulers. Running through the course is a concern with aspects of social history, including gender and popular culture. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | A pass or passes in 40 credits of first level historical courses or equivalent and a pass or passes in 40 credits of second level historical courses or equivalent.
Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admission Secretary to ensure that a place is available (Tel: 503783). |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should usually have at least 3 History courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. We will only consider University/College level courses.
** Visiting Students must contact the Visiting Student Section for admission **
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| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| To further an understanding of key debates which relate specifically to Ghana, but also to Africa and the study of history more generally. Students will be encouraged to hone their presentational as well as skills. |
Assessment Information
One essay of about 3000 words (one third of overall assessment); one two hour examination paper (two thirds of overall assessment).
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
One essay of about 3000 words (one third of overall assessment); one take home examination essay (two thirds of overall assessment). |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Paul Nugent
Tel: (0131 6)50 3756
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Course secretary | Ms Marie-Therese Rafferty
Tel: (0131 6)50 3780
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