Africa Course
Discover Africa's rich histories, cultures, and worldwide connections, from ancient empires and trade routes through colonialism, religion, and diaspora. This course equips humanities professionals with deep insights to interpret texts, media, and public discussions more effectively, fostering critical understanding of the continent's past and present.

from 4 to 360h 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. Learners gain tools to analyse sources, challenge stereotypes, and grasp Africa's global links today.
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Develop skills
- Analyse key periods in African history with modern scholarly methods.
- Interpret colonial and postcolonial power dynamics for policy and cultural applications.
- Critically evaluate China-Africa relations, trade, and development issues.
- Assess African diasporas, migration, and memory in global research.
- Create decolonised curricula and public history initiatives on Africa's heritage.
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