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Environmental History in Modern Africa

Course Number: HIST 279
Title: Environmental History in Modern Africa
Day & Time 1: TR 02:30PM 03:45PM
Instructor I: Gruskin R
Credit: 1.00
Course Description:

A survey of African history from the 19th century to the present. Engages with new research in environmental history to rethink conventional narratives. Features environmental histories of capitalism, colonialism, resistance, resource extraction, the contemporary state system, infrastructure projects, the climate crisis, and ongoing movements for social justice. Students explore a variety of approaches for centering people, places, and actors often marginalized in dominant histories, focusing on how this work contributes to contemporary political and environmental debates.

Comments: Open to Srs., Jrs., Soph., & 1st Yr

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