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What is history? History as a social science discipline.

This unit introduces you to history as a social science discipline. It further introduces you to the importance of history by exploring methods, skills and tools that historians use to make inquiries about historical events in the present. You should be able to do the following by the end of this unit:
define history as a social science discipline.
describe the scope of history as a social science discipline.
outline and describe different branches of history.

Readings:
1. Jerome M. Clubb, History as a social science, International social science journal. Published quarterly by Unesco Vol. XXXIII, No. 4, pp. 596 -611. See: International social science journal, XXXIII, 4; International social science journal; Vol.:XXXIII, 4; 1981 - 047608engo.pdf (unesco.org)
2. unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000047693/PDF/047608engo.pdf.multi.nameddest=47693

UNIT TWO

The significance of historical studies (Week 3)
This unit introduces you to the importance and role of history in any given society. You should be able to do the following by the end of this unit:
explain why the study of history is important to humanity and society at large. This includes assisting us in making informed judgments in the present and future by learning from past events. History also provides insight into which course of action is ethically right or bad in society. Furthermore, history protects us against repeating past mistakes and failures. History also helps us lay a solid foundation for enlightened debates and decisions that benefit society.

Readings:
1. E.J. Hobsbawm, The contribution of history to social science, International social science journal. Published quarterly by Unesco Vol. XXXIII, No. pp. 624 641. See: International social science journal, XXXIII, 4; International social science journal; Vol.:XXXIII, 4; 1981 - 047608engo.pdf (unesco.org)

UNIT THREE

How do historians gather historical data? (Week 4)

This unit introduces you to various methods that historians use to collect and interpret historical data. At the end of this lesson you should be able to list and explain various techniques and sources that historians use to collect historical data. These include, primary sources, secondary sources, material evidence from archaeological sites, etc.

Readings:
Types of Sources and Where to Find Them: Primary Sources History, Philosophy, and Newspaper Library U of I Library (illinois.edu)
UNIT FOUR

Introduction to human prehistoric ages (Week 5)

This unit introduces you to various stage of human prehistoric civilizations. You should be able, at the end of this unit to demonstrate the following:
Tell and explain major events and developments that took place during each of the major prehistoric periods of human history (Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age and Medieval period).
Describe raw materials that each period of early human history is named after.

Readings:

The Prehistoric Ages: How Humans Lived Before Written Records (history.com)

UNIT FIVE

History before written records or Early human civilizations (Week 6)
The term civilization refers to complex societies, but the specific definition is contested. In this context, this unit introduces you to different interpretations and meanings that different individuals, societies and cultures attach to the notion and practice of civilization. You should be able to do the following by the end of this unit:
define civilization?
outline the stages of human civilizations over time.
outline general criteria associate with early human civilizations.
explain why civilization, in general, is a relative concept.
explain why civilization is a dynamic process

Readings:

1. 10 Oldest Civilizations in the World (Updated 2023) - Oldest.org
2. Early civilizations (article) | Khan Academy

UNIT SIX

Introduction to Medieval African Empires Kingdoms (Week 7)

Lesson objectives:
This unit introduces you to a few ancient African kingdoms and empires. They include the empires of Axum, Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Zimbabwe, Mutapa, Benin, Kongo, and Kush. At the end of this unit you should be able to:
define what is an Empire Kingdom.
outline key differences between an empire and a kingdom.
name, at least, nine Ancient African kingdoms empires and indicate areas where they were located.
use the current geopolitical map of the African continent to identify where each empire was located.

Readings:

Stanley Burstein, Africa: states, empires, and connections, The Cambridge World History, Graig Benjamin (ed.) pp. 631 661, 05 May 2015, Cambridge University Press
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139059251.025[Opens in a new window]

UNIT SEVEN

Models of early African civilizations (Week 8)

The Empire of Ghana
This unit introduces you to the ancient kingdom of Ghana, West Africa. At the end of the lesson you should be able to give an account on the rise of the Empire of Ghana (where, why, how, when, by whom?).
outline the Empire of Ghanas economic and political influence on other west African kingdoms, etc.
list important cities and their role in trade and state welfare promotion.
describe the factors that led to the decline of the Ghana Empire.
describe the fall and disintegration of the Ghana Empire

Readings:

1. J. C. de Graft-Johnson, African Empires of the Past, Prsence Africaine, Nouvelle srie, No. 13 (avril-mai 1957), pp. 58-64.
2. A. J. H. Goodwin, The Medieval Empire of Ghana, The South African Archaeological Bulletin, Vol. 12, No. 47 (Sep., 1957), pp. 108-112.

UNIT EIGHT

The Empire of Mali (Week 9)
This unit introduces you to the ancient kingdom of Mali, West Africa. At the end of the lesson you should be able to give an account on the rise of the Empire of Mali (where, why, how, when, by whom?).
describe the rise of the Empire of Mali (Where, why, how, when, by whom?)
list important cities and their role in trade and state welfare promotion.
economy of the empire of Mali
Mali Empire Military and its role
Collapse and disintegration of the Mali Empire

Readings:

1. Institut de Sociologie de l'Universit de Bruxelles, MEDIAEVAL MALI, Civilisations, Vol. 12, No. 2 (1962), pp. 250-258: http://www.jstor.org/stab
2. Brent D. Singleton , African Bibliophiles: Books and Libraries in Medieval Timbuktu, Libraries & Culture, Vol. 39, No. 1 (Winter, 2004), pp. 1-12

UNIT NINE

The Kingdom of Great Zimbabwe (Week 9)
This unit introduces you to the ancient kingdom of Great Zimbabwe, southern Africa and its unique civilization of the Shona people. At the end of this you should be able to:
describe the Rise of Great Zimbabwe civilization (where, why, how, when, by whom?)
describe the fascinating architecture of Great Zimbabwe.
engage debates and contestations concerning the origin, architecture and civilization of Great Zimbabwe.

Readings:

1. Innocent Pikirayi, Great Zimbabwe in Historical Archaeology: Reconceptualizing Decline, Abandonment, and Reoccupation of an Ancient Polity, A.D. 1450-1900, Historical Archaeology, Vol. 47, No. 1, Globalization, Immigration, Transformation (2013), pp. 26-37


Revision (Week 10)

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