Decolonization in Africa Course
Explore African decolonization through key leaders, independence movements, and global forces. Build research, archival, and writing skills to craft strong, evidence-based analyses for work in history, politics, and the wider humanities.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This short, intensive course offers a clear, structured introduction to African decolonization, combining core political history with practical research training. You will explore colonial rule, independence movements, key leaders, and global Cold War dynamics while learning how to work with archives, evaluate sources, design comparative case studies, and produce a polished, evidence-based 2,500–3,500 word analysis.
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Develop skills
- Comparative analysis: design rigorous case studies on African decolonization.
- Archival research: work with colonial records, oral histories, and UN documents.
- Historiography skills: engage key debates on nationalism, violence, and elites.
- Political analysis: map parties, leaders, and strategies in independence struggles.
- Research writing: craft a 3,500-word, well-cited decolonization case study.
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