This course is offered through the Network for Unipid. These studies are available for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree students studying in the University of Jyväskylä.
","fi":"Tämä opintojakso on tarjolla Unipid-verkostossa. Verkoston opinnot ovat tarjolla Jyväskylän yliopiston kandidaatti- ja maisteriopiskelijoille sekä tohtoriopiskelijoille.
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Congo/Zaire functions as an exemplifying case study of transitions in the whole region. Particular topics that are discussed more in detail, include, for instance, the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 regulating European colonisation and trade in Africa; rubber exploitation; colonial education, architecture and health care; the difficult relationship in Belgium and other European countries with their colonial past; the trade relationships between international institutions and Central Africa during and after the Cold War; the figure of the African dictator; the Rwandan Genocide and the following Great African War.","fi":"The course offers an integrated history of Central Africa with attention for political, diplomatic, economic, social, religious and cultural developments. Congo/Zaire functions as an exemplifying case study of transitions in the whole region. Particular topics that are discussed more in detail, include, for instance, the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 regulating European colonisation and trade in Africa; rubber exploitation; colonial education, architecture and health care; the difficult relationship in Belgium and other European countries with their colonial past; the trade relationships between international institutions and Central Africa during and after the Cold War; the figure of the African dictator; the Rwandan Genocide and the following Great African War."},"additional":{"en":"Teachers:\r\nUniversity Lecturer Pieter Dhondt\r\n\r\nTime:\r\nAutumn and Spring semesters\r\n\r\nOffering data:\r\nThe course will be offered for students in major and minor and students of continuous learning.\r\n \r\nCampus:\r\nJoensuu campus\r\n\r\nFurther information:\r\nThe course is taught in English every second year (2026-27, 2028-29…). 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