Explores the history of development in Africa since the colonial civilizing mission of the nineteenth century to the present. Case studies range from agricultural projects, health campaigns, modernist urbanism, to infrastructure projects like harbors railways, and hydroelectric dams. Class material focuses on development discourses by colonial officials, international experts, and African leaders, as well as on development practices and experiences. How did Africans, men and women, engage with specific development projects and shape their outcomes?

Prerequisites: History 49A or 49B; or upper-division standing

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1, 2, 3

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Upper division only

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Letters and science

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MIESCHER S F
Stephan Miescher
3.4
24 reviews
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3.4
HIST49B . Miescher S F 4 Months Ago

If you pay attention during section and understand the main points of the lectures you will do well. He truly wants you to succeed and gives a list of essay questions that will be on the midterm and final, which makes it easy to study. There are a lot of assigned reading but isn't necessary. In-class assignments once a week so make sure to attend.

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HIST49B . Miescher S F 5 Months Ago

Nice guy and very approachable, I just didn't find the lectures very engaging. He knows his content really well but my TA was alright and prof wasn't very clear with anything in class. Surprise writing and pop quizzes which absolutely can tank your grade if you're not careful.

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HIST101G . Miescher S F 7 Months Ago

He's lit hella easy

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HIST101G . Miescher S F 7 Months Ago

Great Prof, very friendly and ready to help. Course work is not too heavy, readings are interesting.

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HIST49B . Miescher S F 6 Years Ago

He was not a clear lecturer and if you depend on slides for notes, this ain't for you. I got a B after skipping class the second half of the quarter. Material also was not that interesting; not a difficult GE though.

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HIST49C . Miescher S F 6 Years Ago

He is a good lecturer with an incredible understanding of the material. The class isn't particularly difficult and his lectures are thorough, but if you really want an A or A+ you really need to do all the readings as well as show up to class. The readings will usually take between one and two hours to complete but are definitely worth it for the A

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