Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

INST 1100 - Modern Africa


Interdisciplinary introductory survey of Africa, its culture, history, and modern development. Disciplines include: anthropology, art, dance, economics, education, geography, history, linguistics, literature, and political science.

Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS Pillar: Social or Behavioral Sciences
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 2CP
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Course Transferability: OTM course: TMSBS Social & Behavioral Sciences
College Credit Plus: Level 1
Learning Outcomes:  
  • Identify several political and economic issues that effect the African continent.
  • Identify some of Africa’s major geographical features.
  • Identify several African languages and cultures.
  • Understand pre-colonial African history and the impact of colonialism and independence on the continent.


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