| WEEK # | TOPICS | DUE DATES |
|---|---|---|
Part I: An Overview of South African History from 1652 to the Present | ||
1 | Introductions Viewing Sonia Ruseler's CNN report on the colonization of South Africa: “South Africa - WHY [2/4][1994].” YouTube. | |
2 | An Overview of South African History from 1652 to the Present The take-home essay exam on the general history of South Africa is distributed. Please read Worden's book carefully; the exam will be comprehensive, focusing on the main themes in the history of apartheid. | |
Part II: Race, Identity and Theories of Apartheid | ||
3 | Theories of Apartheid | Take-home essay exam due |
4 | Indian and Colored Identities | |
Part III. Everyday Forms of Survival and Resistance | ||
5 | Life in the Rural Areas | |
6 | Sophiatown and District 6: South Africa’s Little Harlems? | First writing assignment due |
7 | Life in the Mining Compounds | |
8 | Women and the Struggle for Education | |
9 | Domestic Workers / Maids and Madams | Second writing assignment due |
Part IV: Direct Resistance and Township Violence | ||
10 | The African National Congress and Armed Resistance | |
11 | The Black Consciousness Movement | Final paper due |