HIST 336

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History and Reconciliation in South Africa

HistoryCollege of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Considers historical divisions between groups of people in South Africa, different approaches people have taken to reconciling these divisions, and the role of history as a discipline in reconciliation.

When Taught

Winter Odd Years

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3

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3

Fixed

3

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0

Title

Intellectually enlarging

Learning Outcome

Explain how divisions in South Africa have developed in their contexts.

Title

Lifelong learning and service

Learning Outcome

Apply strategies to overcome division and work towards reconciliation, including public history or historical work.

Title

Spiritually strengthening

Learning Outcome

Balance the Gospel principles of empathy and compassion with critical analysis and reading when weighing evidence, assessing various perspectives, and evaluating historical arguments.