Course GHI2FU

Introduction to African Studies

7.5 Credits
First Cycle

Starts week 39, 2024

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
  • explain basic features in the history of Africa in the19th and 20th centuries
  • explain basic features of religious traditions in Africa
  • explain basic features of contemporary political processes in Africa
  • interpret, analyse, and discuss the dynamics and modern history of different African societies, and in this analysis integrate some explanatory factors
  • discuss the significance of Africa in contemporary global developments.
Starts and ends:
week 39, 2024 - week 51, 2024
Study Rate:
25%
Location:
Flexible (Borlänge)
Time of Day:
Evening
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
Swedish
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements
Selection :
Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)
Application Code:
HDA-H3HYV
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
6 online
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
10,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
10,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
Literature List

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