IMPERIALISM IN THE THIRD WORLD FROM THE MARCHANTILE ERA TO 1939

COURSE NAME: IMPERIALISM IN THE THIRD WORLD FROM THE
MERCANTALIST ERA TO 1939
COURSE CODE: BHI 2103
CREDIT UNITS: 3CU
CONTACT HOURS: 45
COURSE LEVEL: YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE
Course Instructor: Godfrey Wamutu (Mr)
Contact: 0751-68-38-24/0784534340
Email: wamutugodfrey2019@gmail.com

Brief Course Description
The course is largely an introductory course to the subject of imperialism in the third world. Broadly the course tackles the growth of imperialism and its impact on third world. It focuses on the Third world states by highlighting the unique and unfair position that these states occupy in world economic development and the sheer amount of scholarship that has explained this unfairness as one of the clear indicators of imperialism, savage behaviour, rivalry and plunder.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to;
i) Define imperialism and its different theories
ii) Appreciate and apply critical thinking regarding growth of imperialism
iii) Discern the different trajectories of imperialism from the second half of the 19th century to the first half of the 20th century
iv) Examine the methods used to establish imperial rule especially in sub-Saharan Africa
v) Assess resistance and reaction to the establishment of colonial rule in sub Saharan Africa
vi) Examine the impact of colonialism on the colonized peoples

Course Outline
1. Definition of Concepts
-Some common terms used in the study of imperialism
 Imperialism
 Capitalism
 Third world
 Neo-colonialism/Open door Imperialism
 Feudalism
 Socialism
 Welfare Intent
 Class
 Mode of Production
 Super structure
 Mercantilism
2. Theories of Imperialism
 Classic Political Theories
 Economic Theories
 Atikinson Hobson (1358-1940)
 Lenin’s Theory of Imperialism
 Karl Marx (Marxism)
 Fredrick Engels
 August Babel
 Rudolf Hilferdino
 Rosa Luxemburg
ii). The Rise of the Monopoly Capitalism
 -Horizontal concentration of capital
 -Vertical concentration
 -The Emerger of Industrial capital with Bank capital
3). The Rise of Mercantilist Imperialism
4). The Industrial Revolutions and imperialism of free trade
5). Imperialism and capital export
6).The division of colonies among Imperialists
7). The Scramble for new markets and colonial occupation
8). The Establishment of colonial Administrations- Different Systems
E.g Indirect and Assimilation
9). The Integration of colonies into the world capitalist system
10). Early Response to colonial occupation
11). The Impact of colonialism on the Indigenous institutions- socio-cultural, economic and political
Course Delivery Methods:
-Asynchronous method will be adopted with a variety of activities such as; quizzes, tests, assignments, group presentations, micro-teaching among others.
Mode of Assessment:
Course Work 50%
Final Examination 50%
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