Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026

     

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HIST 269 001 (CRN: 25532)

AFRICAN ECONOMIES DEVELOPMENT

Long Title: AFRICAN ECONOMIES, DEVELOPMENT, & HUMANITARIANISM
Department: History
Instructor: Osei-Opare, Nana
Meeting: 10:50AM - 12:05PM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-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: 14
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 198) 
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 24-NOV-2025 10:59PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: No Final Exam
 
Description: Africa is one of the world’s leading ‘emerging markets’; it is also one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented. The course will introduce students to contemporary African economic markets, development, and humanitarian sectors. Cross-list: AAAS 269.