DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES History & International Studies Programme: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) History & International Studies
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES History & International Studies Programme: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) History & International Studies
Objectives History and International Studies Programme objectives are: i. ii.
Contributing to the development of an informed citizenry through Global knowledge Educating students in historical movements and issues of international or global importance.
Admission Requirements In addition to the General University entry requirements, a candidates wishing to major in Yoruba must obtain a least credit pass in Literature and History in the G.C.E. (O.L) or its equivalent. In exceptional cases candidates who indicate interest in the examination or its requirement.
LIST OF COURSES 100 Level First Semester Course Code GNS 101
Course Title Use of Library
Units
Status
2
C
HIS 101
Introduction to African History and Civilization
2
C
HIS 103
History of Lagos to the 18th Century
2
C
HIS 105
Nigeria from 1000AD to 1800
2
C
HIS 107
Introduction to International Relations I
2
C
HIS 111
Introduction to the Study of Foreign Policy
2
C
HIS 113
Milestones and Culture in Yoruba History
2
E
HIS 115
Major World Civilizations
2
C
HIS 117
Blacks World Civilizations
2
E
ALL 101
Arabic Conversation I
2
C
ALL 105
Arabic language in the modern world
2
E
FRE 131
French Reading and Comprehension
2
E
FRE 133
Introduction to French Grammar I
2
E
POL 105
Introduction to Statistics and Political Evaluation
3
E
POL 101
Introduction to Political Science
3
E
ATR 103
The Nature of African Traditional Religion
2
E
ISS 103
Introduction to the Qur’an
2
E
Electives:
Choose 2 units of from the Faculty of Social Sciences, 2 units from the Faculty of Arts, 4 units of language courses & 6 units from the department.
1
Second Semester Course Code GNS 102
Course Title Use of English
Units
Status
2
C
HIS 102
Topics in Africa History Since 1800
2
C
HIS 104
Introduction to Economic History
2
E
HIS 106
Islamic Revolutions in West Africa
2
E
HIS 108
Introduction to Archaeology and Material History of West Africa
2
C
HIS 110
Social and Intellectual History of Europe (1000-1789)
2
E
HIS 112
Theory and Practice of Diplomacy
2
C
HIS 116
Introduction to Politics and Ideas
2
E
HIS 118
Conflict and Security in International Affairs
2
E
HIS 120
Africa in International Diplomacy (1870-1960)
2
E
HIS 122
North Africa from Arab Conquest of Egypt to 1500
2
E
FRE 124
Introduction to French Grammar II
2
C
FRE 126
Introduction to French Comprehension
2
C
ALL 102
Arabic Conversation II
2
C
ALL 106
General Introduction to Arabic Literature
3
C
POL 102
Introduction to African Politics
3
E
POL 106
The Citizens and State
3
E
ATR 102
Introduction to African Traditional Religion
2
E
Electives:
Choose 6 units from within the department, 2 units from the Faculty of Social Sciences, 2 units from the Faculty of which two language courses must be offered and passed
2
200 Level First Semester Course Code
Course Title
Units
Status
GNS 201
Lagos and Its Environs
2
C
HIS 201
Nigeria from 1800 to 1900
2
C
HIS 203
History of East and Central Africa Since 1000AD
2
E
HIS 205
History of Southern Africa Since 1400
2
E
HIS 207
History of the USA up to 1886
2
E
HIS 209
Economic History of West Africa in the 1500 to 1900
2
C
HIS 211
Diplomatic History of North Africa and the Ottoman Empire (1590-1800)
2
E
JIL 203
Introduction to International Law
2
C
HIS 215
International Relations from the Treaty of West Phalia to 1780
2
C
HIS 217
Egypt and the Nile Valley (1500-1800)
2
E
PAD 101
Introduction to Public Administration I
2
E
CRS 209
Pre-Constantinian Christianity
2
E
POL 201
Nigerian Government and Politics I
2
E
ATR 203
African Concepts of God
2
E
Electives:
Choose 6 units within the department, 2 units from the Faculty of Social Sciences and 2 units from within the Faculty.
Second Semester Course Code
Course Title
Units
Status
GNS 202
African History and Culture
2
C
HIS 202
History Lagos in the 19th and 20th Centuries
2
C
HIS 204
Nigeria in the International Economic System (19001960)
2
E
HIS 206
Latin America from 15th-20th Centuries
2
E
HIS 208
Themes in Russian Politics and Diplomacy 1689-1917
2
E
HIS 210
Dimensions in West Africa History 1500-1960
2
C
HIS 212
European Politics and Diplomacy 1789-1919
2
E
HIS 214
Introduction to Defence and Strategic Studies
2
C
HIS 216
International Institutions and Organizations
2
C
JIL 204
General Principles of International Law
2
E
3
HIS 220
African Political Ideas
2
E
HIS 222
India Under Colonial Rule
2
E
POL 206
Foundations of Political Economy
2
E
POL 202
Nigerian Government and Politics II
2
E
ATR 204
West African Pantheon
2
E
ATR 208
Symbolism in African Traditional Religion
2
E
Electives:
Choose 6 units within the department, 2 units from the Faculty of Social Sciences and 2 units from within the Faculty.
300 Level First Semester Course Code
Course Title
Units
Status
GNS 301
Logic and Philosophy
2
C
HIS 301
Nigeria from 1900 to 1960
2
C
HIS 303
Historical Research Methodology
2
C
HIS 305
Comparative Industrial Growth: USA, USSR, Japan, Britain in the 20th Century
2
E
HIS 307
U.S.A. in the 19th and 20th Century
2
E
HIS 309
Economic History of West Africa in the 20th Century
2
C
HIS 311
History of European International Relations, 1871-1945
2
E
HIS 313
Japan Politics and Diplomacy up to 1912
2
E
HIS 315
Africa and the Outside World
2
E
HIS 317
Egypt and the Nile Valley in International Politics (18001960)
2
E
ATR 301
Introduction to African Traditional Ethics
2
E
POL 307
Politics of Development and Under Development
2
E
CRS 309
Introduction to Christian Theology
2
E
CRS 311
Christian Continuity in Africa
2
E
Electives:
Choose 6 Units from within the Department, 2 Units from the Faculty of Social Sciences and 2 Units from within the Faculty.
4
Second Semester Course Code
Course Title
Units
Status
GNS 302
Man and Science
2
C
HIS 302
United States since 1945
2
E
HIS 304
Nigeria since 1979
2
C
HIS 306
Themes in Soviet Politics and Diplomacy (1917-1990)
2
E
HIS 308
History of Commonwealth
2
E
HIS 310
Problems and Issues in Africa and Islamic Historiography
2
C
HIS 312
History of Political Thought
2
C
HIS 314
History of Science and Technology
2
E
HIS 316
Nationalism and National Liberation Movement in Africa
2
E
HIS 318
Arms Control and Disarmament
2
C
HIS 320
Issues in Contemporary International Relations
2
C
HIS 322
Constitutionalism and Constitution Making in Nigeria
2
E
ECO 310
International Economics
2
E
POL 306
Comparative Federalism
2
E
POL 302
Contemporary Political Analysis
3
E
CRS 312
Philosophy of Religion
2
E
PAD 402
Public Policy – Making and Analysis
2
E
Electives:
Choose 6 units from within the department, 2 units from the Faculty of Social Sciences and 2 units from within the Faculty.
5
400 Level First Semester Course Code
Units
Status
2
C
2
E
HIS 405
Nigeria and the Commonwealth The Development of Parliamentary System (Britain, France and India) Study of Original Documents in Nationalism
2
C
HIS 407
Yoruba Warfare in the 19th Century
2
C
HIS 409
War and Peace in the 20th Century
2
E
HIS 411
Foreign Policies of African States
2
C
HIS 413
Nigerian Foreign Policy 1960 to date
2
C
HIS 415
The Military in African Politics
2
E
HIS 417
Land and Labour Questions in Africa since 1850
2
E
HIS 419
Japanese Politics and Diplomacy from 1912 to the Present
2
E
HIS 499
Research Project
2
C
HIS 401 HIS 403
Course Title
Second Semester Course Code
Course Title
Units
Status
HIS 402
OAU to AU: A Study of Africa’s International Relations
2
C
HIS 404
Economic History of Nigeria Since 1960
2
E
2
C
HIS 408
Contemporary Issues and Problems in the History and Diplomacy of the Middle East United Nations and World Security
