Description
Dear Learner,
This short course offers a comprehensive examination of significant historical and socio-political changes from the mid-20th century to the present, focusing on global and regional developments since 1945. It delves into Ethiopia’s internal dynamics and external influences from 1941 to 1991, exploring the impact of colonial legacies, the Cold War, and the rise of authoritarian regimes. The course further investigates the broader African context since 1960, highlighting waves of independence, conflicts, and economic challenges. Post-1991 developments in Ethiopia are analyzed, emphasizing political transitions, economic reform, and social change. Additionally, the course celebrates Ethiopia’s rich indigenous knowledge and heritage, exploring traditional practices, belief systems, and their relevance in contemporary society. Through critical analysis and discussion, students will gain a nuanced understanding of these interconnected themes and their implications for Ethiopia and the wider African continent.
Contents
5. Global & Regional Developments
Lesson 1: The United Nations Organization and Cold War
Lesson 2: Cold War and Non-Aligned Asia
Lesson 3: Arab-Israeli Conflict and Soviet Collapse
6. Ethiopia: Internal and External Influences
Lesson 4: Post-Liberation Reforms and Socio-Economic Conditions
Lesson 5: Early Opposition to Imperial Rule
Lesson 6: Ethiopian Revolution and Monarchy’s Fall
7. Africa Since 1960
Lesson 7: Rise of Independent States in Africa
Lesson 8: African National Liberation Movements
Lesson 9: Pan-Africanism and the OAU
8. Post- 1991 Developments in Ethiopia
Lesson 10: Transitional Government of Ethiopia (TGE)
Lesson 11: Hydro-Political History of the Nile(Abay) Basin
Lesson 12: Development and Challenges of Ethiopia’s Democratization
9.Ethiopia’s Indigenous Knowledge
Lesson 13: Indigenous Knowledge in Ethiopia
Lesson 14: Ethiopia’s Knowledge Systems and Heritage
Lesson 15: Heritages of Ethiopia
Competence
At the end of this Module Students will be able to:
- Analyze global and regional developments since 1945 and their impact on Ethiopia’s internal dynamics and external relations (1941-1991).
- Assess Africa’s transformations since 1960 and how they influenced Ethiopia’s role in the African Union and relations with neighbors.
- Investigate post-1991 political, social, and economic changes in Ethiopia and their impact on governance, ethnic relations, and national identity.
- Explore Ethiopia’s indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage, and assess their role in community resilience and sustainable development.
- Examine the influence of global powers, international organizations, and non-state actors on Ethiopia’s political and economic landscape (1941-1991).
- Investigate the role of external pressures and foreign interventions in shaping Ethiopia’s political trajectory from 1941 to the present.
- Analyze the interactions between Ethiopia’s internal changes and global developments, focusing on governance, social fabric, and economic strategies.
Assessment
In each lesson, students will be evaluated through various activities and assessments, including
- True/false and
- multiple-choice questions.
All assessments consist of automatically graded multiple-choice questions with explanatory feedback. Each question offers four answer choices, marked by small square checkboxes. While the options may not always be labeled A, B, C, or D, you can interpret the checkboxes in that order.
Reference Materials
- History Grade 10 Government Text Book
- History Grade 10 Extreme Book
- Alpha Grade 9-12 Reference Books
- AI
