Decolonization in Africa Course
This course examines African decolonization, covering colonial rule, independence movements, key leaders, and Cold War influences. It develops research skills like archival work, source evaluation, comparative studies, and writing evidence-based analyses of 2,500–3,500 words, ideal for history, politics, and humanities studies in Zambia and beyond.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Gain a structured introduction to African decolonization, exploring colonial legacies, independence struggles, prominent leaders, and Cold War impacts. Develop practical skills in archival research, source evaluation, comparative case study design, and producing a professional 2,500–3,500 word evidence-based 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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