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COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND CULTURE
1. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Curriculum for B.A. Degree in History and International Studies
100 Level Harmattan Semester
Course
Code
Course Title Units Status
HIS 101 African History up to 1800 2 C
HIS 103 European History up to 1789 2 C
HIS 111 International Organizations 2 C
HIS 113 Introduction to International Law 2 C
POL 101 Introduction to Political Science 3 C
GNS 101 Use of English I 2 R
LIB 101 Use of Library 1 R
CIT 111 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
2 R
Electives: Two from the following
HIS 105 History of North Africa from the 7th C. to 1900 2 E
HIS 107 Foundations of Political Economy 2 E
HIS 109 Ancient Civilizations up to the Fall of Roman Empire
2 E
HIS 115
Introduction to Nigerian Government and Politics 2 E
HIS 117 Development and Practice of Diplomacy 2 E
Choose one 2-unit Elective from outside the Department 2 E
Total 22
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100 Level Rain Semester
Course
Code
Course Title Units Status
HIS 102 History of Africa Since 1800 2 C
HIS 104 European History, 1789 – 1945 2 C
HIS 112 Introduction to International Studies 2 C
HIS 114 Introduction to Defence and Strategic Studies
2 C
POL 102 Citizenship and Elements of Government 3 C
GNS 102 Use of English II 2 R
CIT 112 Introduction to Computer Programming 2 R
Electives: Two from the following
HIS 116 Introduction to the Study of Foreign Policy 2 E
HIS106 Southern Africa, C.1400-1800 2 E
HIS 108 Major Civilizations Since the Fall of Rome 2 E
HIS 110 Principles of International Law 2 E
HIS 118 Nigerian Legal System 2 E
Choose any 2-unit Elective from outside the Department
2 E
Total 21
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200 Level Harmattan Semester
Course Code Course Title Units Status
HIS 201 History of Nigeria up to 1800 2 C
HIS 203 European History 1945 – 1990 2 C
HIS 207 Nigerian Foreign Service and Diplomacy 2 C
HIS 217 International Peace Keeping 2 C
POL 203 Political Ideas 3 C
GNS 201 Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 R
FRN 221 Basic French 2 R
Electives: Two from the following
HIS 219 Liberation Wars in Africa 2 E
HIS 221 Introduction to Conflict Resolutions 2 E
HIS 223 Modern India 2 E
HIS 205 West Africa up to the 19th C 2 E
HIS 209 The Middle East in International Affairs 2 E
HIS 211 USA: From Colony to Nationhood 2 E
HIS 213 Conflict and Security in International Affairs 2 E
HIS 215 Warfare and Diplomacy in Africa up to 1800 2 E
Total 19
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200 Level Rain Semester
Course Code Course Title Units Status
HIS 202 Nigeria From 1800 – 1900 2 C
HIS 204 History of Latin America, 15th - 20th C. 2 C
HIS 212 Foreign Military Presence in Africa 2 C
HIS 214 Military and Allied Institutions 2 C
POL 206 Introduction to Public Administration 3 C
GNS 202 Osun Peoples and Culture 2 R
FRN 222 French For Specific Purposes 2 R
Electives: Two from the following
HIS 206 West Africa From Colonial Rule to
Independence
2 E
HIS 208 East and Central Africa up to the 20th C. 2 E
HIS 210 USA Since 1865 2 E
HIS 216 World Economic Systems 2 E
HIS 220 Non-State Actors in International Relations 2 E
HIS 224 Principles of International Law II 2 E
HIS 226 Introduction to Archaeology 2 E
Total 19
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300 Level Harmattan Semester
Course Code Course Title Units Status
HIS 301 History of Nigeria, 1900 – 1960 2 C
HIS 303 Problems and Issues in African Historiography
2 C
HIS 305 Introduction to Maritime History 2 C
HIS 311 Arms Race and Disarmament 2 C
HIS 313 Japanese Politics and Diplomacy up to 1912 2 C
HIS 315 The Third World in International Relations 2 C
GNS 301 Entrepreneur Skill Development and Practice 2 R
Electives: Two from the following
HIS 307 Introduction to Economic History 2 E
HIS 309 The African Diaspora 2 E
HIS 317 Modern African Political Thoughts 2 E
HIS 319 Issues in Contemporary International Relations
2 E
HIS 321 Revolutions in History 2 E
HIS 323 Politics and Diplomacy of the Far East 2 E
HIS 325 Comparative Industrial Growth 2 E
Total 18
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300 Level Rain Semester
Course Code Course Title Units Status
HIS 302 Nigeria Since 1960 2 C
HIS 304 Methods of Historical Research 2 C
HIS 306 Problems of Nation-Building in Africa Since Independence
2 C
HIS 312 Foreign Policies and Diplomatic Practice of African States
2 C
HIS 314 Theories of International Relations 2 C
HIS 316 Modern European Political Thoughts 2 C
GNS 302 Introduction to Logic and Philosophy 2 R
Electives: Two from the following
HIS 308 West African States Since 1960 2 E
HIS 310 Regional Cooperation and Integration in West Africa
2 E
HIS 318 The Military in African Politics 2 E
HIS 320 Afro-American Relations 2 E
HIS 322 Culture History of Yorubaland Since 1500 2 E
HIS 324 The Cold War Era 2 E
HIS 326 History of the Commonwealth 2 E
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HIS 328 Africa and the Wider World 2 E
Total 18
400 Level Harmattan Semester
Course
Code
Course Title Units Status
HIS 401 Philosophy of History 2 C
HIS 403 Special Paper I 2 C
HIS 411 Globalization and the New World Order 2 C
HIS 415 The United Nations and World Affairs 2 C
HIS 417 Foreign Policies of the Major Powers 2 E
HIS 419 Comparative Democratic Systems 2 E
HIS 421 Japanese Politics and Diplomacy Since 1912 2 E
Electives: Two from the following
HIS 405 Islamic Political Thoughts and Historiography 2 E
HIS 407 History of International Relations Since 1945 2 E
HIS 409 Economic History of Nigeria up to 1900 2 E
HIS 413 International Humanitarian Law 2 E
HIS 423 International Affairs Since 1914 2 E
HIS 425 War and Peace in the 20th C 2 E
Total 18
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400 Level Rain Semester
Course Code Course Title Units Status
HIS 402 Contemporary Problems in the Philosophy of History
2 C
HIS 404 Special Paper II 2 C
HIS 408 The Rise of the Asian Tigers 2 C
HIS 412 Post-Military African Politics 2 C
HIS 499 Research Project 6 C
Electives: Two from the following
HIS 406 Economic History of Nigeria Since 1900 2 E
HIS 410 Nigerian Foreign Policy Since Independence 2 E
HIS 414 Law of Armed Conflict 2 E
HIS 416 OAU/AU – A Study in African International Relations
2 E
HIS 418 Land and Labour in Africa 1850-1950 2 E
HIS 420 History of Science and Technology 2 E
HIS 422 Defence Policies of Great Powers Since 1945 2 E
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HIS 424 The Third World and the World Economy 2 E
HIS 426 The Politics of Decolonization in Africa 2 E
Total 18
COURSE DESCRIPTION
100 LEVEL HARMATTAN SEMESTER
HIS 101: AFRICAN HISTORY UP TO 1800 A.D. (2 Units)
The course describes major landmarks in the development of different regions of
Africa from the earliest times to about 1800 A.D. Sources and methods of
reconstructing the history of Africa; the origin of man on the continent; the Stone and
Iron Age development; ancient civilizations of Egypt, Meroe, Axum, Zimbabwe,
Carthage and Roman Africa; the emergence of Swahili culture, immigrations and
cultural developments in Central and Southern Africa. The political and economic
developments in the different regions are also discussed. Other leading themes to be
examined include the introduction and influence of Islam and Christianity on the
continent, the beginnings of European incursion, Ottoman rule in Egypt and the rise of
the Mameluks.
HIS 103: EUROPEAN HISTORY UP TO 1789 (2 Units)
This is a survey of European history highlighting fundamental developments such as
Europe in the early and high Middle Ages, life in Christian Europe in the High Middle
Ages, the rise of towns and cities, the crisis of the Later Middle Ages, European
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Society in the age of the Renaissance and Reformation, and the age of European
expansion etc.
HIS 105: HISTORY OF NORTH AFRICA FROM THE 7TH C. UP TO 1900
(2 Units)
The course discusses the geographical outline of North Africa; ethnic distributions; the
beginning of civilizations; occupation by foreign powers – the Phoenicians; the Greeks
and the Romans; the spread of Arabic influence; the advent of Islam and its impact on
North African states and peoples.
HIS 107: FOUNDATIONS OF POLITICAL ECONOMY (2 Units)
This course examines the relationship between politics and economics; economics and
determinants of politics; class analysis and political power relations; production and
politics with emphasis on development and underdevelopment.
HIS 109: ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS UP TO THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
(2 Units)
A general survey of some of the major civilizations; their achievements and legacies
for mankind; Pre-historic times, the evolution of man and culture; Civilization of
Mesopotamia (Sumerian, Babylonian, Syria, Chaldean, Persia etc); Civilization of the
Nile (Egypt and Kush); India and China; Palestine, Greece, ancient Rome and the
Roman empire.
HIS 111: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (2 Units)
The League of Nations and the United Nations; quasi – universal regional
organizations – OAU/AU, EU, OAS etc and their relationships within the international
political system; international cooperation and integration; collective security and the
Balance of power (NATO, Warsaw, etc)
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HIS 113: INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL LAW (2 Units)
This is an introductory course designed to familiarize students with operational
definitions in, and general concepts of International Law and Diplomacy with specific
reference to nationhood and sovereignty, treaties, conventions, and the general
practice of diplomacy.
HIS 115: INTRODUCTION TO NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
(2 Units)
This is an introduction to the nature and problems of Nigerian politics; problems of
colonialism and neo-colonialism; succession to power and military rule; Nigeria’s
dependence on the metropolis and Nigeria in international politics.
HIS 117: DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICE OF DIPLOMACY (2 Units)
The course highlights the origins and functions of Diplomacy; types of diplomacy;
traditional, conference, preventive diplomacy etc. Diplomatic practice and Diplomatic
ranks.
100 LEVEL RAIN SEMESTER
HIS 102: HISTORY OF AFRICA SINCE 1800 (2 Units)
A Survey of major historical developments among the peoples of Africa; major states
and peoples of the Guinea and Equatorial forest, West Africa and Southern Africa; the
Arab presence in East Africa; European presence in Africa; decolonization and
problems of nation building in Africa.
HIS 104: EUROPEAN HISTORY 1789 – 1945 (2 Units)
This is a survey of European history highlighting fundamental developments as from
1789. It deals with topics such as the French Revolution and its impacts on Europe.
Nationalism and the unification of Germany and Italy will also be studied. The First
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World War, the emergence of European dictators and the Second World War and
aftermath will be highlighted.
HIS 106: SOUTHERN AFRICA, C. 1400 – 1800 (2 Units)
A survey of internal developments in the region, migrations and economic organization
of African tribes, European intrusion; the Portuguese in Southern Africa and the Dutch
at the Cape, inter group relations; European adventurers/explorers, settlers; The
Great Trek; The Boer wars.
HIS 108: MAJOR CIVILIZATIONS SINCE THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
(2 Units)
Survey of major world civilizations since the fall of the Roman Empire: Arab civilization
– Islam and Muslim world; the Holy Roman; the rise of nation states in Europe;
Western and Central Sudan; East and Central Africa and the Swahili; Indo-American
civilization before European incursion.
HIS 110: PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW (2 Units)
The course examines the meaning, nature and scope on international law. It looks into
the sources, subjects and the jurisdictions of international law and its concepts such
as recognition and its legal effects, state immunity, law relating to wars, treaties,
diplomatic practices, human rights law, economic/trade, and law of the seas. It also
discusses the various principles of international law to municipal level.
HIS 112: INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (2 Units)
The course discusses the emergence of the modern state system, its functions,
organization and levels of analysis of international relations.
HIS 114: INTRODUCTION TO DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES (2 Units)
The conceptualization of Defence and the factors that enhance a nation’s defence are
the major focus of this course. It also discusses War and its strategies; weapons and
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the conduct of war; nuclear build up; types of warfare – guerilla, revolutionary,
alliances, etc.
HIS 116: INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF FOREIGN POLICY (2 Units)
The course highlights the nature of foreign policy; aims and determinations; decision-
making and implementation; relevant theories and specific cases.
HIS 118: NIGERIAN LEGAL SYSTEM (2 Units)
The course examines the meaning of legal framework or structure of a given society.
It discusses the peculiar features/characteristics of the Nigerian legal system. It
touches on the historical development of legal system and its operation in Nigeria, the
sources of Nigerian law as well as the peculiar complex nature of Nigerian legal
system. It also looks at the administration of justice vis-à-vis the hierarchy of various
courts of law in Nigeria.
200 LEVEL HARMATTAN SEMESTER
HIS 201: HISTORY OF NIGERIA UP TO 1800 (2 Units)
The course discusses the sources of Nigerian History, land and people; Pre-history of
Nigeria; traditions of origins; state formation process – Kanuri, Hausa, Yoruba and
Edo; non-centralized societies (Tiv and Igbo) and inter-group relations; attempts at
the establishment of Islamic theocracies in Borno and Hausa land; emergence and
growth of centralized politics in the middle belt; the pattern of development and
structure of Yoruba states; the expansion of Benin; the move towards centralization
among the Igbo; the delta and commercial enterprises and missionary activities.
HIS 203: EUROPEAN HISTORY 1945 – 1990 (2 Units)
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This is a critical survey of events in Europe since 1945. Topics to be discussed include
balance of power; the Cold War and its end; European relations with the rest of the
world.
HIS 205: WEST AFRICA UP TO 19TH C (2 Units)
Sources of West African history; land and peoples, pre-historic beginnings; the origins
and development of states in the Sudan; the middle belt and the Guinea forest; the
Trans-Sahara trade; the introduction and spread of Islam; contacts among the states
and communities up to the 19th C.
HIS 207: NIGERIAN FOREIGN SERVICE AND DIPLOMACY (2 Units)
The course examines the meaning, origin and development of Nigeria’s Foreign
Service. It looks into its roles, problems and prospects in the changing Nigerian
environment; the Nigerian ambassadors and their tasks; and career versus non-career
Diplomats.
HIS 209: THE MIDDLE EAST IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (2 Units)
The course highlights the issue of Middle East and the Great power relations; oil,
world economy and the Middle East; conflicts and politics; domestic politics; intra-
regional conflicts and international rivalries.
HIS 211: USA: FROM COLONY TO NATIONHOOD (2 Units)
The course is concerned with the study of emigration to North America, the
emergence of the British Colonies in America, the rise of mercantilism and the factors
which gave rise to the U.S, the colonial period, and, the war of independence. It
examines the problems of the new nation- confederalism, political parties, etc. The
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course ends with a discussion of the problems of slavery, the civil war and
reconstruction.
HIS 213: CONFLICT AND SECURITY IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (2 Units)
A general survey of the followings: theories of war, war and the quest for peace,
problems of security, conflict of interests, and maintaining international order.
HIS 215: WARFARE AND DIPLOMACY IN AFRICA UP TO 1800 (2 Units)
This is a major survey and discussion of the nature and scope of warfare and
diplomacy within and between African societies in the period before European invasion
and Colonialism.
HIS 217: INTERNATIONAL PEACE KEEPING (2 Units)
The course discusses issues such as the theory and practice of international
peacekeeping and its legal basis and control; case studies of the UN, OAU/AU and
ECOMOG peace keeping efforts.
HIS 219: LIBERATION WARS IN AFRICA (2 Units)
The course examines the brutality of colonialism in settler areas and the emergence of
anti-colonial guerilla movements – PA/GC in Guinea Bissau, Frelimo in Mozambique,
and MPLA, UNITA, FNLA in Angola, ZANU in Zimbabwe, ANC in South Africa and FLN
in Algeria.
HIS 221: INTRODUCTION TO CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS (2 Units)
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of conflict resolution in the
international system. It surveys the key issues of dependency and vulnerability; the
concept of core and periphery states; their spin-off effects on the economy and
politics. The course also explains the basic theories of conflict and the determinants of
conflict.
HIS 223: MODERN INDIA (2 Units)
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The course discusses major political, social, strategic and economic development
from the rise of Mahatma Gandhi to the period of his assassination, India’s
independence, balkanization and after. It also discusses the rise of India as a
modern power.
200 LEVEL RAIN SEMESTER
HIS 202: NIGERIA FROM 1800 – 1900 (2 Units)
The course examines some major developments, which brought the Nigerian
communities into a nation-state. It also examines the beginning of trade in agricultural
produce: Christian missions in Nigeria, British conquest and resistance of Nigerians,
and the establishment of a colonial state.
HIS 204: HISTORY OF LATIN AMERICA 15TH – 20TH CENTURIES (2 Units)
The early empires and civilization; the Incas and the Aztecs (Peru and Mexico) will be
examined. Contacts with Europe from the time of their explorations, the Spanish and
colonialism, and the struggle for independence will be discussed. Development after
independence should be highlighted, including the railway boom; the French
adventures as well as the 20th century problems of government in the area.
HIS 206: WEST AFRICA FROM COLONIAL RULE TO INDEPENDENCE
(2 Units)
This is an examination of the establishment of European colonial rule. It discusses the
pattern of colonial rule; socio-economic development during the colonial period;
growth of African nationalism; independence of West African states; post-colonial
development.
HIS 208: EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICA UP TO THE 20TH C (2 Units)
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Bantu societies at the beginning; patterns of trade and communications; ripples of
the Mfecane – the Ngoni in East and Central Africa; African political, social and
economic initiatives; the Christian missionary factor; the partition and imposition of
European colonial rule, African resistance and adaptation to colonial rule.
HIS 210: USA SINCE 1865 (2 Units)
The course highlights American imperialism; involvement in World War I and World
War II; Prosperity; Depression and the New Deal; Domestic and Foreign Policies after
World War II; Negro Civil Rights and the image of the USA abroad; major
developments since the 1960s.
HIS 212: FOREIGN MILITARY PRESENCE IN AFRICA (2 Units)
This is a critical survey of military intervention in Africa in the 20th and 21st Century.
HIS 214: MILITARY AND ALLIED INSTITUTIONS (2 Units)
The course examines the military institution and allied institutions in specific parts of
the world.
HIS 216: WORLD ECONOMIC SYSTEMS (2 Units)
This course examines the three major economic systems of capitalism, socialism and
mixed economy. It highlights the modes of production, distribution and their
problems.
HIS 220: NON STATE ACTORS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (2 Units)
The course discusses the historical circumstances leading to the formation of modern
international organizations such as the League of Nations and the United Nations
Organization and the Commonwealth, OAU, ECOWAS; the role of non-state actors in
international relations, political movements such as the Palestinian Liberation
Organization (PLO), the Irish Republican Army (IRA), the National Liberation Front
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(NLF) and South West African Peoples Organization (SWAPO); the role of non-state
actors in international economic relations such as the International Monetary Fund
(IMF), the World Bank (WB), Multinational Corporations (MNC), etc.
HIS 224: PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW II (2 Units)
The course examines the meaning, nature and scope of international law. It discusses
the sources, subjects and the jurisdictions of these subjects of international law. It
also examines international law concepts such as recognition and its legal effects,
state immunity, law relating to wars, treaties, diplomatic practices, international
human rights law, economic/trade, and law of the seas. Various principles of
international law to municipal level are also discussed.
HIS 226: INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY (2 Units)
The meaning, development and methods of archaeology will be examined. The
general principles and techniques of the discipline using excavation, artifacts and
museums will be highlighted. Attention will also be given to the relevance of
archaeology to the study of History. Discoveries of the Nok, Igbo Ukwu, etc will also
be discussed.
300 LEVEL HARMATTAN SEMESTER
HIS 301: HISTORY OF NIGERIA FROM 1900 TO 1960 AD (2 Units)
European conquest and penetration; British colonial administration, constitutional
developments; independence movement and decolonization.
HIS 303: PROBLEMS AND ISSUES IN AFRICAN HISTORIOGRAPHY (2 Units)
The course discusses the use and problems of oral traditions, archaeology, linguistic
and anthropology in the understanding of African History; the effect of European,
Islamic and Marxist historiography on African history; inter-disciplinary approach in the
study of African history.
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HIS 305: INTRODUCTION TO MARITIME HISTORY (2 Units)
The course examines the various institutions and laws as they affect the development
of the maritime industry within historical context. It also discusses the relevance of the
maritime industry to the national and global economy.
HIS 307: INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMIC HISTORY (2 Units)
The course introduces students to concepts and major currents in economic history,
Growth, Development, National Income, Feudalism, Mercantilism, Industrial
Revolution, Capitalism, Socialism, Communism and Mixed Economy.
HIS 309: THE AFRICAN DIASPORA (2 Units)
This is a study of the black communities found outside Africa. It is a survey course
emphasizing the following areas: diasporas in history; the various facts of the slave
trade; slave societies in the New World, the Middle East and India and the factors of
their dispersal; abolition and its consequences; Revolution in San Domingo (Haiti) and
development of Pan-Africanism; and present day developments in black communities
in the Americas, the West Indies and Europe.
HIS 311: ARMS RACE AND DISARMAMENTS (2 Units)
This course examines the various theories and strategies of Arms and Disarmament. It
will also emphasize the associated problems.
HIS 313: JAPANESE POLITICS AND DIPLOMACY UP TO 1912 (2 Units)
This course discusses the land and people of Japan from the earliest time up to the
emergence and fall of the Tokugawa oligarchy. It also examines, in detail, the rise of
Japan as a modern state, beginning with Meiji Restoration of 1868 till 1912.
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HIS 315: THE THIRD WORLD IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (2 Units)
This is the study of the Third World countries within global politics. Issues to be
examined are imperialism, colonialism and neo-colonialism; determinants of foreign
policy making in Third World countries; the politics of the North-South Dialogue; the
politics of debt crises; the diplomacy of afro-Asian blocs in the United Nations and
other multilateral international organizations and institutions.
HIS 317: MODERN AFRICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT (2 Units)
This is an examination of the views of African leaders and thinkers on government,
society, domestic and international issues; the place of Africa in world history.
Particular study of African leaders’ views on nationalism, democracy and African
socialism are examined; the writings of political activists such as Frantz Fanon, Kwame
Nkrumah, Augustino Neto, Amilcar Cabral, etc are discussed.
HIS 319: ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
(2 Units)
The course will examine contemporary issues in international relations, such as the
various revolutions, cold war, neo-colonialism, unipolarism and bipolarism; Armament
and disarmament, democratization, development and underdevelopment, terrorism,
wars and war crimes, globalization, global health problems e.g AIDS/HIV, Avian flu,
Swine flu etc.
HIS 321: REVOLUTIONS IN HISTORY (2 Units)
This is an intensive study of American, French, Russian, Chinese and Cuban
revolutions and their impacts on global politics.
HIS 323: POLITICS AND DIPLOMACY OF THE FAR EAST (2 Units)
The course is a detailed examination of the Empire of classical China; Mongol
invasions and the Ming restoration; the Ming Ching dynasty in China; western
expansion in Southeast Asia and the Pacific; World War I and China; Tokugawa Japan,
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the transformation of Japan; militarism in Japan, 1919 – 39; World War II and the Far
East; Japan and economic miracle.
HIS 325: COMPARATIVE INDUSTRIAL GROWTH (2 Units)
This is to examine the different approaches adopted by the various industrial powers
of the world in achieving development. The underdevelopment of the Third World will
also be examined.
300 LEVEL RAIN SEMESTER
HIS 302: NIGERIA SINCE INDEPENDENCE (2 Units)
The course also examines the post independent Nigeria; the First Republic; the first
coup d’etat; Civil War and after. The political, economic, and social developments
since the end of the Civil War; efforts at reconstruction, reconciliation and
rehabilitation; the oil boom; the Second Republic; the military intervention; economic
crisis; the transition programme; the problems of economic and political corruption.
HIS 304: METHODS OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH (2 Units)
This course examines the nature of history; purpose of history; problems of historical
research; varieties and preservation of historical documents; field work techniques –
library research, archives search, collection of oral data, documentation of
ethnographic data; multi-disciplinary approach; evaluation of sources, ascertainment
of historical ‘facts’; interpretation of data; writing and presentation.
HIS 306: PROBLEMS OF NATION-BUILDING IN AFRICA SINCE
INDEPENDENCE (2 Units)
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This is a survey of pre-colonial and colonial legacies and integration in multi-ethnic
states. The problems of neo-colonialism, political stability, leadership question etc will
be discussed. The problems of underdevelopment will be highlighted.
HIS 308: WEST AFRICAN STATES SINCE 1960 (2 Units)
This is an examination of decolonization and independence of West African states;
post-colonial political, economic and social development; the problems of nation-
building..
HIS 310: REGIONAL COOPERATION AND INTEGRATION IN WEST AFRICA
(2 Units)
The course examines the attempts at regional economic integration in West Africa; the
problems and prospects of economic integration in the sub-region will also be
discussed as well as the prospects of having a common currency in West Africa.
HIS 312: FOREIGN POLICIES AND DIPLOMATIC PRACTICE OF AFRICAN
STATES (2 Units)
The course examines the evolution and growth of the foreign policies of major African
states in their different categories and ideological dispositions. Focus will be on
Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, South Africa, Libya, Egypt and Kenya.
HIS 314: THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (2 Units)
The course will examine the basic theories and levels of analysis in international
relations.
HIS 316: MODERN EUROPEAN POLITICAL THOUGHT (2 Units)
The course examines the writings and ideas of frontline European philosophers such
as Rousseau, Montesquieu, Russell, Locke, etc.
HIS 318: THE MILITARY IN AFRICAN POLITICS (2 Units)
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This course deals with the role of the military in pre-colonial and colonial African
society; an examination of the historical factors leading to military intervention in the
politics of post independent African states; Military-civilian relations, the nature and
impact of military rule; Military disengagement etc.
HIS 320: AFRO-AMERICAN RELATIONS (2 Units)
The course highlights the place of Blacks in America; discriminatory laws against the
Blacks and the response of Blacks to discriminatory laws; Civil Rights Movements;
America’s policy towards Africa; emergence of an Afro-American President in the USA.
HIS 322: CULTURE HISTORY OF YORUBALAND SINCE 1500 (2 Units)
The course discusses major developments among the Yoruba people and in their
societies from 1500 to the present. The major developments will cover their history,
socio-political organization, language, culture and cultural institutions, economics,
sociology, art, aesthetics, religion and music. Various changes that have taken place
in Yoruba history and culture, including the development of the Yoruba Diaspora in
Cuba, Brazil, Haiti, West Indies and the United States, and the influences of Islam,
Christianity, colonialism, modernity and globalization will also receive attention.
HIS 324: THE COLD WAR ERA (2 Units)
The course examines in detail the anatomy of the Post-World War II power politics
between the forces of liberalism and democracy, and those of socialism and
communism. It is also an intensive study of the Cold War in Europe, Asia and Africa,
the end of the Cold War.
HIS 326: HISTORY OF THE COMMONWEALTH (2 Units)
The course examines the process, arguments and activities by which the old British
Empire ruled from Whitehall was transformed into Commonwealth of formerly
dependent state of colonial federation. It will discuss colonial Conferences of 1887,
1897, 1902, 1911, and imperial Conferences of 1931, 1923, 1926; the Balfore
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declaration; 1931 Statute of Westminster; the case of South Africa and the
Commonwealth will also be given attention.
HIS 328: AFRICA AND THE WIDER WORLD (2 Units)
This course examines political, social and economic developments in Africa due to the
contact with the outside world; Trans Atlantic slave trade; the processes of
colonization and neocolonialism.
400 LEVEL HARMATTAN SEMESTER
HIS 401: PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY (2 Units)
The course highlights the different traditions of historical thinking and practice; pre-
historic modes of thinking (myths and theocratic accounts); the beginning of scientific
history; Hellenism and Hellenistic historiography; medieval (Christian) historiography,
oriental (Muslim) historiography; Renaissance historiography; the German Historical
School; the positivist tradition; the Marxian conception of history; Oral traditions and
pre-colonial African historiography.
HIS 403: SPECIAL PAPER I (2 Units)
Options available in the Department:
(i) Yoruba warfare in the 19th century
(ii) The Jihad of Uthman dan Fodio
(iii) Economic changes in the Lagos and Southern Protectorate, 1861 – 1914
(iv) Independence movements and Nation Building in Nigeria
Students are expected to take and examine one of the original sources, which
historians have employed in their studies.
HIS 405: ISLAMIC POLITICAL THOUGHTS AND HISTORIOGRAPHY (2 Units)
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The course highlights the different traditions of Islamic historical thinking and practice
as well as the historical evolution of Islamic historiography. An important element of
the course is the contributions of Islamic historiography to the development of African
historiography.
HIS 407: HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SINCE 1945 (2 Units)
The course looks at Post World War II settlements and arrangements; the United
Nations, Cold War and Détente, the Communist Bloc and the Sino-Soviet split; society
ad integration in Western Europe; the emergence of the Third World in International
Relations; non-alignment; development and the New International Order, Southern
Africa and the Middle-East rubles; the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe and
the Soviet Union; the re-unification of Germany; international relations in the 1990s
and contemporary developments.
HIS 409: ECONOMIC HISTORY OF NIGERIA UP TO 1900 (2 Units)
The course highlights the historical factors facilitating the history and development of
Nigeria; indigenous economy; subsistence agriculture, production, distribution and
exchange; internal and external trade, the trans-Sahara trade; the trans-Atlantic
trade; the manufacturing ad extractive industry; currencies and capital formation;
indigenous transport systems.
HIS 411: GLOBALIZATION AND THE NEW WORLD ORDER (2 Units)
The course examines globalization, its concepts, theories, doctrines etc. The course
will also examine the place of African continent in the emerging new world order;
globalization and the state system. It will also discuss issues such as post sovereign
governance, global democracy and its challenges, and the problems of globalization.
HIS 413: INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW (2 Units)
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Definitions and ideological foundation of the concepts of International Humanitarian
Law are discussed; International Law as a factor of humanitarian international
relations (in time of war and peace).
HIS 415: THE UNITED NATIONS AND WORLD AFFAIRS (2 Units)
This course examines the global situation with the United Nations (UN) at the apex of
the system. A general overview is given of the origin, structure, functions and powers
of the UN. The main organs of the UN are discussed; their roles in maintaining world
peace in pursuance of UN objectives; the roles of the super powers in shaping and
implementing UN policies throughout the world; lack of UN progress in Africa during
the last few decades, especially in Angola, Somalia, Rwanda, Liberia, Sierra Leone,
etc.
HIS 417: FOREIGN POLICIES OF THE MAJOR POWERS (2 Units)
The course examines the foreign policies of the major world powers after 1945; the
foreign policies of the Soviet Union, France, Britain and the USA within the context of
global politics since World War II.
HIS 419: COMPARATIVE DEMOCRATIC SYSTEMS (2 Units)
The evolution, history and functioning of democratic political systems; socialist and
communist systems presidential and parliamentary systems; factors inhibiting
democratic systems in the Third World countries.
HIS 421: JAPANESE POLITICS AND DIPLOMACY SINCE 1912 (2 Units)
This is a general survey of Japanese politics and diplomacy from 1912 to the present.
HIS 423: INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SINCE 1914 (2 Units)
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Further application of theories and concepts on major issues in international relations,
namely, World War I; the Versailles Treaties; the Bolsheviks revolutions; the inter war
years; the Cold War; Chinese’s Revolution and the Far East; independence of African
States; the Cuban Revolution and Latin America, the UN integration and cooperation;
global terrorism.
HIS 425: WAR AND PEACE IN THE 20TH CENTURY (2 Units)
The course examines the major wars, such as World Wars I and II; the crises in
Vietnam; the Middle East, Angola and Southern Africa; the emergence of the super
powers; the Cold War threat to peace. It also examines effort at the resolution of
world crises through international organizations, the league of Nations the United
Nations Organizations and its agencies and the competing world blocs- NATO and the
Warsaw pacts.
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HIS 402: CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY
(2 Units)
The course highlights the concept of philosophy of history; the nature and methods of
history; history as art and science; status as an academic discipline; relationship with
other discipline. Historical evidence and historical truth; historical facts; objectivity in
history; contemporary issues in history; the notion of causes; the society and the
individual; historical interpretation and systemization.
HIS 404: SPECIAL PAPER II (2 Units)
Options available in the Department:
(i) Yoruba warfare in the 19th century
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(ii) The Jihad of Uthman Dan Fodio
(iii) Economic changes in the Lagos and Southern Protectorate, 1861 – 1914
(iv) Independence movements and Nation Building in Nigeria
Students are expected to take and examine one of the original sources, which
historians have employed in their studies.
HIS 406: ECONOMIC HISTORY OF NIGERIA SINCE 1900 (2 Units)
The course examines the factors of change and continuity in the patterns of economic
activities in Nigeria. Colonial economy will be critically examined; post independence
economy – agriculture, industries, and petroleum; debt crisis; economic crisis and
Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP); economic reforms.
HIS 408: THE RISE OF THE ASIAN TIGERS L2 T0 P0 Units 2
The course examines the nature of the growth and development of the Asian Tiger
countries and the factors that propelled them to economic prosperity. The four Asian
Tigers under focus are South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
HIS 410: NIGERIA’S FOREIGN POLICIES SINCE INDEPENDENCE (2 Units)
This is a critical consideration of Nigeria’s foreign policies since independence; policies
bequeathed to the country by Britain on the eve of independence; Nigeria’s policy
towards the Commonwealth, the West, the East, and African countries.
HIS 412: POST-MILITARY AFRICAN POLITICS (2 Units)
Factors that led to democratization in Africa; problems of democratization; electoral
and political corruption; critical examination of post-military rule in Africa.
HIS 414: LAW OF ARMED CONFLICT (2 Units)
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The law of armed conflict examines the desire among nations to prevent unnecessary
suffering and destruction while not impeding the effective waging of international arm
conflict. As a segment of Public International Law the course analyses the regulation
of the conduct of armed hostility. Other themes to be critically examined include the
protection of civilians, prisoners of war, the sick, the wounded and the shipwrecked as
well as the conduct of military operations and related activities in armed conflict.
HIS 416: OAU/AU: A STUDY IN AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
(2 Units)
The course examines OAU as a Pan-African organization. Emphasis will be placed on
its evolution, growth, and roles; the workings of the OAU at various levels; the
activities of the specialized Commissions and other organs of the OAU; the problems
and prospects are also analysed and evaluated.
HIS 418: LAND AND LABOUR IN AFRICA 1850-1950 (2 Units)
The traditional land tenure systems, changing pattern and the response to internal
and external dynamics of changes; European settlers problems and state lands; the
development of labour from self-employment, slavery and patronship to wage labour;
the various trade unions – their relations with the state and private capital and their
international dimensions.
HIS 420: HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2 Units)
The early man and scientific innovations, scientific development of ancient
civilizations; developments during the medieval and renaissance times; 17th century
scientific revolution; mechanical and industrial and industrial developments of the 18th
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and 19th centuries; the new age of science and hi-technology of the 20th century;
African scientific and technological development.
HIS 422: DEFENCE POLICIES OF THE GREAT POWERS SINCE 1945 (2 Units)
The course focuses on the post-World War II developments in the area of defence
policies; NATO and Warsaw Pact; US and Soviet defence policies and their rise to
superpower status; defence policies of Britain, France, China etc; proliferation of
nuclear weapons; Cold war and nuclear politics; Strategic Defence Initiative (Star
Wars) and its implications for peace and security; reduction of nuclear arsenals.
HIS 424: THE THIRD WORLD AND WORLD ECONOMY (2 Units)
The world economy and the Third World; multinational corporations and the
economy of the Third World; the trajectory of Third World dependence and
underdevelopment; emergence of Asian Tigers.
HIS 426: THE POLITICS OF DECOLONIZATION IN AFRICA (2 Units)
The road to political sovereignty of African colonized states from 1945; different
strategies of decolonization; Pan-Africanism and liberation; African nations since
independence and the challenges of modernization
HIS 499: LONG ESSAY (6 Units)
This is a project oriented course designed to expose students to practical research and
professional expertise. This is to enable students acquire the necessary professional
training and develop the required skill and technique of historical investigations and
scholarship. It usually requires the collection and use of written and oral data, archival
documents and official materials. A member of staff assigned to the students
supervises the research project.