African development – from the past to the present -- offers a unique economic history perspective on Africa's development. Over a period of five weeks, the course covers a logical account of historical events and decisions that have shaped the current political-economical landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa - from the pre-colonial and the colonial era, to the era of liberalisation, modern day Africa and the future prospects of the continent.
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African development – from the past to the present
Universidad de LundAcerca de este Curso
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Nivel principiante
Aprox. 27 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
Subtítulos: Inglés (English), Sueco
Qué aprenderás
Appreciate the historical poltical-economical conditions having shaped current day Sub-Saharan Africa.
A primer into approaching economical development from an economical-historical point of departure.
Certificado para compartir
Obtén un certificado al finalizar
100 % en línea
Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.
Fechas límite flexibles
Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.
Nivel principiante
Aprox. 27 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
Subtítulos: Inglés (English), Sueco
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Universidad de Lund
Lund University was founded in 1666 and has for a number of years been ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 47 700 students and 7 500 staff based in Lund, Sweden. Lund University unites tradition with a modern, dynamic, and highly international profile. With eight different faculties and numerous research centres and specialized institutes, Lund is the strongest research university in Sweden and one of Scandinavia's largest institutions for education and research. The university annually attracts a large number of international students and offers a wide range of courses and programmes taught in English.
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
3 horas para completar
Introduction
In this introductory module I begin by speaking of my intentions when creating the course as well as the course structure and literature. Next, I explain the key theoretical concepts that I use throughout the course. Finally, I give an overview of how the literature on African history has evolved.
3 horas para completar
3 videos (Total 26 minutos), 3 lecturas, 3 cuestionarios
3 horas para completar
The pre-colonial era
I spend limited time discussing Africa’s long history before colonization. Instead, I have chosen to focus the course on more recent events. Still, I aim to convey a basic understanding of the long-term development of economic systems, state formation, and trade networks.
3 horas para completar
3 videos (Total 26 minutos), 3 lecturas, 3 cuestionarios
7 horas para completar
The colonial era
European colonialism had a profound impact on Africa’s development, but the way it affected people’s lives differed between regions, societies, and groups of people. I this module, I problematize and specify the impact. I also discuss the agency of different European and African interest groups.
7 horas para completar
5 videos (Total 43 minutos), 5 lecturas, 6 cuestionarios
5 horas para completar
The independence era - booms and busts
After the end of World War II, African countries experienced both progress and crisis. This module covers the time from the early independence movements to the effects of the Structural Adjustment Programs. The central theme is the challenge of economic diversification and sectorial change.
5 horas para completar
5 videos (Total 43 minutos), 5 lecturas, 5 cuestionarios
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