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HIST 248 001 (CRN: 14798)
AFRICA AND THE GLOBAL COLD WAR
Long Title: AFRICA AND THE GLOBAL COLD WAR
Department: History
Instructor: Osei-Opare, Nana
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 8
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 25
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 10
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 11:59AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Students will learn how Africans and African states negotiated a dangerous 20th-century and their vital roles in shaping the Global Cold War. Through archival work, videos, and primary sources, we will explore the most exciting and cutting-edge research on Africa and the Cold War. Cross-list: AAAS 248.