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Course Description
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Course Name
Gender and African History
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Host University
University of the Western Cape
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
History
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4.5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Understanding the concept of history through gendered lenses· Understanding the ways in which gender categories are constructed· Ability to analyse gendered discourses in historical writing· Ability to write histories in gender sensitive language
Main Content
1.Using conceptual tool of gender to understand African History in precolonial, colonial and postcolonial eras.
2.Changing nature of masculinity and femininity in Africa
Gender and culture in Africa, notions of public and private space
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.