B.A History
Programme
B.A History
Philosophy and objectives
Philosophy:
The philosophy of the Department of History has always been the preservation, the development and the propagation of the culture languages and religion of the society in which we live. With due regard for the bigger word in which we live, which includes not only the other Northern states, but Nigeria and Africa as a whole, and indeed all of human society, the Department seeks to provide a balanced education and research centre dedicated to the development of society and each of its members.
The Department aims to develop and enhance our students’ awareness of the values, contributions, and potentialities of their own social, cultural and spiritual environment. We also strive to equip them to contribute meaningfully towards the attainment of national goals and the satisfaction of national needs. We recognize the necessity of instilling in them the spirit of self-reliance, self-pride and self-actualization. Towards this, Nigerian History is taught at every level, and is a required core course of our undergraduate programmes.
Objectives
- To give students a thorough understanding of Nigerian history and Historiography planted firmly in the context of African and World history.
- To educate students on historical movements of global importance in other continents in order to enable them acquire better knowledge of the world and thus promote world peace.
- To make students comprehend the historical forces and developments which have shaped and are still shaping the lives of the peoples of Nigeria, Africa and the world.
- To develop in the students a sense of commitment and capacity to consciously relate to the unity and progress of Nigeria and prosperity of Africa and the World.
- To provide the students with advantages usually associated with historical training such as critical and analytical faculty and balanced judgment needed particularly in teaching, administrative and managerial responsibilities.
Course Content
HISTORY COURSES OFFERED 1ST SEMESTER 2010/2011
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COURSES |
CRDT HRS |
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LEVEL I |
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HIS 1202 |
Islamic Civilization To 660 |
2 |
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HIS 1203 |
Ancient Civilization To 15th C. |
2 |
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HIS 1401 |
Intro. To Study Of History |
4 |
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LAW 1311 |
Aspects Nig. History In 19th C. |
3 |
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8 CREDIT HOURS PLUS 3 LAW |
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LEVEL II |
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HIS 2203 |
Origins Of Europe Expansion |
2 |
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HIS 2301 |
Nigerian History to 1500 |
3 |
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HIS 2204 |
Muslim World 660 – 740 |
2 |
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7 CREDIT HOURS |
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LEVEL III |
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HIS 3301 |
Nigerian History 1900-1945 |
3 |
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HIS 3302 |
Historiography |
3 |
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HIS 3303 |
Econ. History of Africa 19th C. |
3 |
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HIS 3304 |
History Of Europe 1789-1871 |
3 |
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HIS 3305 |
Ottoman Empire To 1900 |
3 |
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HIS 3311 |
History of Japan |
3 |
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18 CREDIT HOURS |
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LEVEL IV |
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HIS 4302 |
History Of Industrialized State |
3 |
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HIS 4303 |
History Of Political Ideas |
3 |
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HIS 4304 |
Middle East 1900 – 1947 |
3 |
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HIS 4305 |
Northern Nigerian (Essay) |
3 |
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HIS 4306 |
Northern Nigerian (Document) |
3 |
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HIS 4309 |
Sokoto (Essay) 1800 – 1837 |
3 |
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HIS 4310 |
Sokoto (Documents) 1800 - 1837 |
3 |
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15 CREDIT HOURS |
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TOTAL |
HISTORY COURSES OFFERED 2ND SEMESTER 2010/2011
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COURSES |
CRDT HRS |
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LEVEL I |
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HIS 1204 |
African Pre-History |
2 |
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HIS 1206 |
Europe To 1400 |
2 |
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HIS 1205 |
Islamic Civilization After 660 |
2 |
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LAW 1312 |
Nigerian History Since 1945 |
3 |
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9 CREDIT HOURS PLUS 3 LAW |
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LEVEL II |
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HIS 2305 |
Nigerian History 1500-1800 |
3 |
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HIS 2208 |
Muslim World 750-1300 |
2 |
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HIS 2207 |
Origins Of European Expansion |
2 |
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HIS 2206 |
African History 1500-1800 |
2 |
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9 CREDIT HOURS |
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LEVEL III |
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HIS 3306 |
Nigerian History Since 1945 |
3 |
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HIS 3307 |
Economic History Since 1945 |
3 |
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HIS 3308 |
Comparison History Methodology |
3 |
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HIS 3309 |
Europe 1789 – 1945 |
3 |
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HIS 3310 |
Mediterranean World 1400-1800 |
3 |
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HIS 3312 |
South African Since 1800 |
3 |
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HIS 3314 |
History Of Russia 1905-1950 |
3 |
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18 CREDIT HOURS |
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LEVEL IV |
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HIS 4312 |
Europe Since 1945 |
3 |
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HIS 4313 |
West Africa 19th Century |
3 |
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HIS 4314 |
Industrialized States In 20th C. |
3 |
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HIS 4315 |
Middle East 1945 To Present |
3 |
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HIS 4316 |
Northern Nigerian (Essay) |
3 |
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HIS 4317 |
Northern Nigerian (Documents) |
3 |
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HIS 4320 |
Sokoto (Essay) 1837 - 1900 |
3 |
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HIS 4321 |
Sokoto (Documents) 1837 - 1900 |
3 |
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HIS 4322 |
Economic & Social History of Kano |
3 |
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HIS 4600 |
Dissertation |
6 |
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21 CREDIT HOURS |
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TOTAL |
HISTORY COURSES OFFERED 1ST SEMESTER 2011/2012
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COURSES |
CRDT HRS |
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LEVEL I |
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HIS 1202 |
Islamic Civilization To 660 |
2 |
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HIS 1203 |
Ancient Civilization To 15th C. |
2 |
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HIS 1401 |
Intro. To Study Of History |
4 |
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LAW 1311 |
Aspects Nig. History In 19th C. |
3 |
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8 CREDIT HOURS PLUS 3 LAW |
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LEVEL II |
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HIS 2203 |
Origins Of Europe Expansion |
2 |
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HIS 2301 |
Nigerian History To 1500 |
2 |
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HIS 2204 |
Muslim World 660 – 750 |
2 |
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HIS 2202 |
African History To 1500 |
2 |
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8 CREDIT HOURS |
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LEVEL III |
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HIS 3301 |
Nigerian History 1900 – 1945 |
3 |
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HIS 3302 |
Historiography |
3 |
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HIS 3303 |
Econ. History Of Africa 19th C. |
3 |
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HIS 3304 |
History Of Europe 1789 – 1871 |
3 |
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HIS 3305 |
Ottoman Empire To 1900 |
3 |
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HIS 3311 |
History Of Japan |
3 |
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18 CREDIT HOURS |
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LEVEL IV |
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HIS 4302 |
History Of Industrialized State |
3 |
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HIS 4303 |
History Of Political Ideas |
3 |
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HIS 4304 |
Middle East 1900 – 1947 |
3 |
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HIS 4305 |
Northern Nigeria (Essay) |
3 |
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HIS 4306 |
Northern Nigeria (Documents) |
3 |
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HIS 4309 |
Sokoto (Essay) |
3 |
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HIS 4310 |
Sokoto (Documents) |
3 |
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12 CREDIT HOURS |
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TOTAL |
HISTORY COURSES OFFERED 2ND SEMESTER 2011/2012
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COURSES |
CRDT HRS |
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LEVEL I |
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HIS 1204 |
Africa Pre-History |
2 |
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HIS 1206 |
Europe To 1400 |
2 |
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HIS 1205 |
Islamic Civilization After 660 |
2 |
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LAW 1312 |
Nigerian History Since 1945 |
3 |
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9 CREDIT HOURS PLUS 3 LAW |
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LEVEL II |
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HIS 2305 |
Nigerian History 1500 – 1800 |
3 |
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HIS 2208 |
Muslim World 750 – 1300 |
2 |
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HIS 2207 |
Origins Of Europe Expansion |
2 |
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HIS 2206 |
African History 1500 - |
2 |
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7 CREDIT HOURS |
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LEVEL III |
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HIS 3306 |
Nigerian History Since 1945 |
3 |
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HIS 3307 |
Economic History Since 1945 |
3 |
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HIS 3308 |
Comp. Historic Methodology |
3 |
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HIS 3309 |
Europe 1789 – 1945 |
3 |
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HIS 3310 |
Mediterranean World 1400 - 18000 |
3 |
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HIS 3312 |
South Africa Since 1800 |
3 |
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HIS 3314 |
History Of Russia 1905 – 1950 |
3 |
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21 CREDIT HOURS |
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LEVEL IV |
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HIS 4312 |
Europe Since 1945 |
3 |
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HIS 4313 |
West Africa 19th Century |
3 |
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HIS 4314 |
Industrial States In 20th C. |
3 |
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HIS 4315 |
Middle East 1945 – Present |
3 |
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HIS 4316 |
Northern Nigeria (Essay) |
3 |
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HIS 4317 |
Northern Nigeria (Documents) |
3 |
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HIS 4320 |
Sokoto Essay 1837 – 1900 |
3 |
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HIS 4321 |
Sokoto Documents 1837 – 1900 |
3 |
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HIS 4322 |
Economic & Social History Of Kano |
3 |
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HIS 4600 |
Dissertation |
6 |
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21 CREDIT HOURS |
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TOTAL |
HISTORY COURSES OFFERED 1ST SEMESTER 2012/2013
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COURSES |
CRDT HRS |
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LEVEL I |
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HIS 1202 |
Islamic Civilization To 660 |
2 |
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HIS 1203 |
Ancient Civilization To 15th C. |
2 |
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HIS 1401 |
Introduction to Study Of History |
4 |
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8 CREDIT HOURS |
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LEVEL II |
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HIS 2203 |
Origins Of European Expansion |
2 |
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HIS 2301 |
Nigerian History To 1500 |
2 |
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HIS 2204 |
Muslim World 660 – 740 |
2 |
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HIS 2202 |
African History To 1500 |
2 |
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8 CREDIT HOURS |
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LEVEL III |
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HIS 3301 |
Nigerian History 1900 – 1945 |
3 |
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HIS 3302 |
Historiography |
3 |
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HIS 3303 |
Econ. History Of Africa 19th C. |
3 |
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HIS 3304 |
History Of Europe 189 – 1871 |
3 |
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HIS 3305 |
Ottoman Empire To 1900 |
3 |
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HIS 3311 |
History of Japan |
3 |
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18 CREDIT HOURS |
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LEVEL IV |
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HIS 4302 |
History Of Industrialized State |
3 |
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HIS 4303 |
History Of Political Ideas |
3 |
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HIS 4304 |
Middle East 1900 – 1947 |
3 |
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HIS 4305 |
Northern Nigeria (Essay) |
- |
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HIS 4306 |
Northern Nigeria (Documents) |
- |
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HIS 4309 |
Sokoto Essay 1800 – 1837 |
3 |
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HIS 4310 |
Sokoto Documents 1800 - 1837 |
3 |
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15 CREDIT HOURS |
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TOTAL |
HISTORY COURSES OFFERED 2ND SEMESTER 2012/2013
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COURSES |
CRDT HRS |
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LEVEL I |
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HIS 1204 |
Africa Pre-History |
2 |
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HIS 1206 |
Europe To 1400 |
2 |
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HIS 1205 |
Islamic Civilization After 660 |
2 |
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LAW 1312 |
Nigerian History Since 1945 |
3 |
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9 CREDIT HOURS PLUS 3 LAW |
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|
LEVEL II |
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HIS 2305 |
Nigerian History 1500 – 1800 |
3 |
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HIS 2208 |
Muslim World 750 – 1300 |
2 |
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HIS 2207 |
Origins Of Europe Expansion |
2 |
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HIS 2206 |
African History 1500 - |
2 |
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7 CREDIT HOURS |
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LEVEL III |
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HIS 3306 |
Nigerian History Since 1945 |
3 |
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HIS 3307 |
Economic History Since 1945 |
3 |
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HIS 3308 |
Comp. Historic Methodology |
3 |
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HIS 3309 |
Europe 1789 – 1945 |
3 |
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HIS 3310 |
Mediterranean World 1400 - 18000 |
3 |
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HIS 3312 |
South Africa Since 1800 |
3 |
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21 CREDIT HOURS |
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LEVEL IV |
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HIS 4312 |
Europe Since 1945 |
3 |
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HIS 4313 |
West Africa 19th Century |
3 |
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HIS 4314 |
Industrial States In 20th C. |
3 |
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HIS 4315 |
Middle East 1945 – Present |
3 |
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HIS 4316 |
Northern Nigeria (Essay) |
3 |
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HIS 4317 |
Northern Nigeria (Documents) |
3 |
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HIS 4320 |
Sokoto Essay 1837 – 1900 |
3 |
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HIS 4321 |
Sokoto Documents 1837 – 1900 |
3 |
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HIS 4322 |
Economic & Social History Of Kano |
3 |
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HIS 4600 |
Dissertation |
6 |
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24 CREDIT HOURS |
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TOTAL |
This course examines the growth of man and human cultures on the African continent until the end of the 1st Millennium A.D.
HIS 1205: Foundations of Islamic Civilization since 660 A.D.
This course introduces students to the communities and civilizations that are on the frontiers of the Muslim World. It examines the history of Muslim communities in areas not immediately associated with Islam.
HIS 1206: History of Europe to 1400 A.D.
This course covers the history of Europe from the collapse of Rome to the end of the medieval period.
LEVEL TWO
HIS 2202: African History 1000-1500 A.D.
This course examines the early history, the peopling of the African continent, and the development of the states and peoples of Africa to 1500.
HIS 2203: Origins of European Expansion: 1400-1648.
This course is an introduction to the history of the changing role of Europe in the world from the beginning of the 15th century to the end of the Thirty Year War.
HIS 2204: The Muslim World 660 - 750 A.D.
The course introduces students to the establishment of the Umayyad dynasty and the new developments which took place during the period that contrasted it with the orthodox rule.
HIS 2206: African History 1500-1800.
This course takes a regional approach to the history of the continent from 1500-1800. It discusses issues such as North Africa under the Ottomans, the states and peoples of the Sahara and Savannah regions and how these interacted with one another and with foreign economies and finally how these economies were brought into the world capitalist system.
HIS 2207: Origins of European Expansion 1648 – 1789.
This course considers the development of Mercantilism, Absolutism, the Scientific Revolution, and the Enlightenment.
HIS 2208: The Muslim World 750 – 1300 A.D.
The course takes the student through the problems that led to the emergence of the Abbasid dynasty and the developments which brought the Caliphate to world fame and also led to its downfall. The expansion of Islam to North and West Africa is also covered.
HIS 2301: Nigerian History to 1500 A.D.
This course involves the study of tools and sources of Nigerian history. It also considers the origin and development of various peoples and states of the Nigerian region up till the 15th century.
HIS 2305: Nigerian History 1500 – 1900 A.D.
This course introduces students to the major themes in the history of Nigeria from 1500 to1900 such as trade, religion, problems facing the major states and their interactions with the wider world.
LEVEL THREE
HIS 3301: Nigerian History 1900 – 1945
This course covers the emergence of Nigeria as a modern state under British colonial rule. It also deals with political, economic and social developments in Nigeria up to 1945.
HIS 3302: Historiography
This course is designed to teach students about how history has been studied and written in the past and to introduce students to some of the factors which influence the writing of history and how schools of historical thought have developed.
HIS 3303: Economic History of Africa in the 19th Century
This course deals with the nature of the various types of economies in Africa in the 19th Century. It covers how these interacted with one another and with foreign economies and finally how these economies were brought into the world capitalist system.
HIS 3304: History of Europe l789-1871 A.D.
This course introduces students to modern European history. It includes topics such as the French revolution, economic change, political challenges, industrialization, growth of ideas and nation states in Europe.
HIS 3305: The Ottoman Empire to l900
The course introduces students to one of the most extensive Muslim states. It lays emphasis on the establishment and development of the Ottoman empire, its economic and social life, and the impact of its foreign contacts and relations.
HIS 3306: Nigerian History since l945
This course provides a critical background to the emergence of contemporary Nigeria, covering central themes such as the economy, constitutional changes since 1945, independence and the major events since 1960 to the present.
HIS 3307: Economic History of Africa since l900
This course deals primarily with the changing nature of African economy in the 20th century. It also discusses the establishment of various colonial economies on the continent and their consequences.
HIS 3308: Comparative Historical Methodology
This course is designed to teach students some of the different methods of undertaking historical research, not only to enable them analyze such research but also to understand the historical issues.
HIS 3309: History of Europe 1871-1945 A.D.
The course deals with some of the major developments of the modern era , such as New Imperialism, Science and Technology, World War I, the great depression and the end of the European era.
HIS 3310: The Mediterranean World 1400-1600 A.D.
The course introduces students to a comparative outlook on developments in the cultural and economic history of the Mediterranean societies. Emphasis is laid on inter-cultural influences and economic inter-dependence relationships.
HIS 3311: History of Japan from the Meiji Restoration to 1921
This course is aimed at introducing students to the developments in Japan from the period of the Meiji Restoration and how Japan rose to become an industrial power in the Far East.
HIS 3312: Southern Africa since 1800
This course is aimed at giving the students a background to the 20th century development in Southern Africa. It also deals with imperialism, the modern economy, apartheid and nationalist struggle.
HIS 3313: History of the Americas to l900.
This course introduces students to the history of the Americas, including North, Central and South America. It includes themes such as pre-colonial America, explorers and conquerors, immigration and U.S. dominance.
HIS 3314: History of Russia 1905 – 1950
This course introduces students to the changing history of Russia from the beginning of the 20th century. It discusses the abolition of Serfdom, the socialist revolution and rise of Russian as a super power.
HIS 3315: Imperialism since 1750 A.D.
This course is designed to give students a comparative approach to the study of some historical processes which led to the development of imperialism in the modern era.
HIS 3316: Islam in North and West Africa to 1750.
This course introduces students to the penetration of Islam into North and West Africa and the emergence of some powerful Muslim states.
HIS 3317: Islam in East Africa and Ethiopia.
This course introduces students to the penetration of Islam into East Africa and Ethiopia, and the impact of Islamic Culture and Civilization in the region.
LEVEL FOUR
HIS 4302: The Industrialized states to World War I.
This course is designed to introduce students to some of the economic, social and political problems of industrialization in some of the major nations of the modern world. Case studies from Britain, France, West-Germany, Japan, Russia and U.S.A come under analysis.
HIS 4303: History of Political Ideas
This course is designed to expose students to the reality and psychology of world-wide struggle for economic, political, and social justice through examining the ideas that question the existing order. Political trends in the 19th and 20th centuries such as liberalism, democracy, socialism, communism, civil liberties, economic freedom, nationalism, constitutionalism and racism form the features of the course, with examples cited from various parts of the world.
HIS 4304: The Middle East 1900-1945.
This course introduces students to the history of the modern Middle East. It focuses on the development of modern nation states from the former provinces of the defunct Ottoman Empire. The question of Zionism, the founding of the state of Israel, the emergence and development of modern state of Iran, super power politics, global military and economic interests and strategies in the region as well as oil and its regional and global politics are discussed.
HIS 4312: Europe since 1945.
The course is designed to expose students to issues of international relations since after World War I. It discusses Western Europe's attempts to define for itself a role in a world no longer under European domination. World War II and aftermath, Cold War, European economic and political co-operation and Decolonization are the main features of the course.
HIS 4313: West Africa in the 19th Century.
The course is designed to examine commercial and Islamic revolutions, economic changes as well as the resultant political and social systems in the 19th century in West Africa. It also discusses inter regional trade, peoples mobility and the role of governments in production and distribution of goods.
HIS 4314: The Industrialized States since World War I
This course is designed to acquaint students with some of the problems which industrialized states have encountered in their attempt to achieve sustained economic growth. Problems arising from booms and depression, working class movements, political ideologies, economic theories and practice, are some of the topics to be considered in some of the major industrialized states.
HIS 4315: Middle East since l945.
This course is a continuation of HIS 4304. It aims at providing students with some of the political, economic and social problems of the Middle East. It include topics like revolutions, ideological conflicts, Zionism versus the P.L.O, Arab-Isreal conflict, the development in Iran, the Lebanese crisis and politics of oil.
HIS 4322: Economic and Social History of Kano
The course is designed to give students a historical background to the economic and social changes in Kano. The Central focus is on the economic and social history of the area. Religion is also a recurrent theme as it is a central determinant of the culture, society economy and polity of the region over the centuries.
HIS 4323: West Africa since l900.
The course is aimed at giving students comprehensive comparative analysis of different colonial systems in West Africa e.g. in Portuguese, Spanish, German, French and British colonies. It also deals with patterns of struggles for independence from European domination and the evolution of nationalist movements and political parties. Some developments after independence, such as military coups, economic and social crises are also discussed.
HIS 4324: Islam in West Africa 1750-l900
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the background and development of Islamic revivalism in the 18th and 19th centuries West Africa. It will also discuss the role of scholars, traders and brotherhoods in the diffusion of Islam in Hausa and Borno societies. The Jihads and the establishment of Islamic governments and society in the Sokoto caliphate, Masina, Futa Toro and Senegambia areas will be discussed.
HIS 4325: Islam in West Africa Since l900
The course is an analysis of the nature and development of Islam under colonial rule and after. It also discusses issues such as colonial conquests and Muslim reaction, colonial policy towards Islam, Christian-Muslim relations under colonial rule, the Sufi orders under colonial administration, Islamiyya schools and the role of Islam and Muslim scholars in the struggle to attain independence.
SPECIAL COURSES: 400 LEVEL
HIS 4305: Northern Nigeria under British Overrule l900-l930 (Essay)
This course is on in depth analysis of the history of Northern Region of Nigeria from 1900-l930. It will consider topics like the British conquest and administration, evolution of the Native Authority System, indirect rule and public reactions to the policies.
HIS 4306: Northern Nigeria under British Overrule l900-l930 (Documents)
This course is a close study and examination of various documents concerning the history of Northern Nigeria from 1900 to 1930. The documents include official reports of colonial officers, official publications and recorded oral interviews. It will be studied in conjunction with survey of events in HIS.4305.
HIS 4309: The Sokoto Caliphate 1800-1837 (Essay)
The course seeks to study the emergence and development of the Sokoto Caliphate up to the death of Sultan Muhammad Bello in l837. Attention will be focused on religious and political factors before and during the Jihad that helped to bring about and shape the Caliphate.
HIS 4310: The Sokoto Caliphate 1800-1837 (Documents)
This is a document study course. It deals with the writings of the Jihadists from the period before the Jihad up till 1837. It will be discussed and analyzed in conjunction with the narrative in HIS 4309.
HIS 4316: Northern Nigeria under British Overrule l930-l960 (Essay)
This course is a build up on HIS 4305. It focuses on further colonial administrative changes and developments, the colonial economic strategy on agriculture, taxation system and labour, and educational and political developments leading to independence.
HIS 4317: Northern Nigeria under British Overrule l930-l960(Documents)
This course is a document component of Northern Nigeria under the British 1930 – 1960. It analyzes materials such as archival sources, newspaper articles, statistical tables, contemporary publications, pictures and photos. It is taken in conjunction with HIS 4316.
HIS 4320: The Sokoto Caliphate 1837 - 1900 (Essay)
This is the second part of the history of the Caliphate, its consolidation, decline and fall through the British conquest. The course will deal with some political, socio-economic and religious problems and factors that led to the end of the Caliphate.
HIS 4321: The Sokoto Caliphate. 1837-1900 (Documents)
This course is a study of documents on the Sokoto Caliphate 1837 – 1900. It analyzes explorers’ accounts, oral traditions, diplomatic correspondences of Caliphate leaders and their responses to European penetration, memoirs of conquerors and early colonial officers.
HIS 4600: Dissertation
Students are required to write a dissertation on a special topic chosen by the student and discussed and accepted by the Department. The work on dissertation covers the period of 2 semesters and should normally be about 10 thousand words in length. The work will be under the supervision of a senior staff in the Department and should be submitted for examination on a specified date at the end of the 2nd Semester.
