Bachelor of Arts in History (BA Hist)
The bachelor degree in History stresses analysis, observation and creativity rather than strict memorization, and encourages students not only to know facts and ideas present in lectures, field and reading, but must analyze, synthesize and evaluate these ideas. In the process, students are expected to come up with new and creative ways of putting ideas and facts together. History curriculum was geared to inculcate a deep interest, among its students, of the origins, growth and development of human societies and cultures. Our coverage has always been world wide for we believe that there is no human culture whose history cannot contribute to a deeper understanding of human development.
We have continued our interest in the history of as many world societies as we can cover at any given time. Our Curriculum bears witness to this. In recent times we have tried to keep pace with the new areas of interest in history such as Globalization and African History. This is because we believe in the efficacy of the study of history in the broadening of the mind both for those who wish to pursue the study of history to the highest levels and those who merely wish to be informed citizens.
Programme Summary
Programme Informations
.OR
Diploma in Teacher Education with an average of ‘B’ or GPA of 3.0 with not less than four passes at O’Level
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An applicant with degree or Advanced Diploma awards from other Institutions of Higher Learning will be considered on their own merit
An applicant with an average of 3.0 GPA in foundation programme offered at the Open University of Tanzania.
Level 1 | ||||
Code | Titles | Status | Units | Credits |
OHI 131 | Introduction to African History | (Core) | 2 | 20 |
OHI 132 | History of Tanzania | (Core) | 2 | 20 |
OHI 133 | Theory and Practice in Africa History | (Core) | 2 | 20 |
OHI 134 | The Political History of Zanzibar | (Core) | 2 | 20 |
OHI 135 | Themes in African Prehistory | (Core) | 2 | 20 |
OHI 136 | Development of Political Philosophy | (Elective) | 2 | 20 |
OPR 121 | Introduction to Critical Thinking and Argumentation | (Core) | 2 | 20 |
OFC 017: | Communication Skills | (Core) | 1 | 10 |
OCP 100: | Introduction to Computer | (Core) | 1 | 10 |
Level 2 | ||||
Course Codes | Course Title | Status | Units | Credits |
OHI 231 | History of East Africa | (core) | 2 | 20 |
OHI 232 | History West Africa | Elective | 2 | 20 |
OHI 233 | Europe since the 19th Century | Elective | 2 | 20 |
OHI 234 | Globalization and African History | Core | 2 | 20 |
OHI 235 | History of South Africa to Recent Past | Elective | 2 | 20 |
OHI 236 | History of USA | Elective | 2 | 20 |
OHI 237 | Development of Political Philosophy | Elective | 2 | 20 |
OPR 222 | History and Development of African Philosophy | Elective | 2 | 20 |
Level 3 | ||||
Course Codes | Course Title | Status | Units | Credits |
OHI 331 | Africa and the Black Diaspora | Core | 2 | 20 |
OHI 332 | History of Central Africa | Core | 2 | 20 |
OHI 333 | History of North Africa | Elective | 2 | 20 |
OHI 335* | The History of Africa and World Religions | Core | 2 | 20 |
OHI 336* | Dissertation | Elective | 2 | 20 |
NAME | CONTACTS |
Paschal J Mheluka | Emails:paschal.mheluka@out.ac.tz Phone number: +255787 953 883 |
At the end of the programme students are expected to:
- Apply well-developed skills of historiography necessary for gathering, evaluation, analysis and presentation of historical information, concepts and qualitative data drawn from doctrinal and empirical historical methodology.
- Apply Skills to present work in the format expected of historians, including footnoting and bibliographical references.
- Identify and analyse historical problems and issues and formulating, evaluating and applying historical based solution and arguments;
- To apply historical theories, concepts and principles with a view of addressing social historical problems and issues as they emerge in society;
- To communicate findings from historical studies accurately and reliably in a wide range economically, socially and politically.
Timed Test and Final Examination
All courses shall be examined during the academic year in which they are studied. The examinations shall consist of a written test and examination at the end of each course. The test shall account for 30%, while the written final examination shall account for 70% of the total marks.