Africa Course
Dive into Africa's rich histories, cultures, and global connections, from ancient empires and trade routes through colonialism, independence movements, religion, art, media, and diaspora. Ideal for humanities professionals seeking deeper insights to interpret texts, media, and public debates with nuance and critical perspective.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides an engaging overview of Africa's history from prehistory to postcolonial times, covering political economies, trade networks, empires, colonial rule, resistance, independence, religion, art, and media. You'll gain tools to analyse sources, challenge stereotypes, and understand Africa's global links today.
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Develop skills
- Analyse key periods in African history using advanced scholarly methods.
- Interpret colonial and postcolonial power dynamics for policy and cultural applications.
- Critically evaluate China-Africa relations, trade, and development discussions.
- Assess African diasporas, migration, and cultural memory in global research.
- Develop decolonised curricula and public history initiatives on African themes.
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