History of the Black World (213-0-20)

Instructors

Martha Biondi

Meeting Info

University Hall 121: Mon, Wed 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

This course delves into the history of colonialism and anticolonialism in 20th century Africa through memoir, literary nonfiction, literature and film. Readings include Andree Blouin's My Country, Africa: Autobiography of the Black Pasionaria, Elaine Mokhtefi's Algiers, Third World Capital; Ngugi Wa Thiong'o's In the House of the Interpreter and Chinua Achebe's No Longer at Ease.

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Foundational Discipline
Global Perspectives on Power, Justice, and Equity
SoC Individual and Social Behavior Distro