AFRI 4000/HIST 4703: Colonialism, Imperialism and Pan-Africanism
Fall 2020
Instructor: Professor Audra Diptée
Course Description: This course explores the Pan-Africanist movement from the formation of the Pan-African Association (1900) until the end of the Cold War (1991). It will introduce students to key personalities and advocates for Pan-Africanism and the related négritude movement. The course examines Pan-Africanism in the context of its anti-colonial and anti-imperialist agenda.
In addition to reading relevant scholarly literature on the subject, students will also be required to read speeches from key players in the Pan-Africanist movement as well as other relevant primary sources.
Student Evaluation: Students will be evaluated on the basis of individual essays assignments, a group project, and participation.
Class Format: This class will be taught online. We will meet once a week to discuss the course material. This course is a seminar which requires student participation based on the course readings.
Course Material: To be Announced.