ICPG 203 Education in Sub-Saharan Africa

This course examines the philosophical, cultural, historical, and social foundations of education in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) from pre-colonial era to present. The course will explore non-formal, informal, and formal educational approaches in diverse cultures and societies in pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial SSA. In addition, the course will examine educational systems of non-colonized, formerly British colonized, French colonized, and Belgian colonized SSA nations to understand the impacts of colonialism on postcolonial SSA educational practices. Meets QuEST Non-Western or General Education Intercultural Perspectives - Global requirement.