Course Description

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.

Course Contents

Unit 5: Global and Regional Developments Since 1945

• The United Nations Organization and Cold War
• Situations in Asia During the Cold War and Non-Aligned Movement
• The Arab-Israeli Conflict and the Collapse of the Soviet Union

Unit 6: Ethiopia, Internal Developments and External Influences from 1941 to 1991

• Major Administrative Reforms and Socio-Economic Conditions in the Post-Liberation Period
• Early Opposition Movements against the Imperial Rule
• The Ethiopian Revolution and the Fall of the Monarchy

Unit 7: Africa Since 1960

• Rise of Independent States in Africa
• National Liberation Movements in North, West, East, Central and Southern Africa
• Pan-Africanism and the OAU

Unit 8: Post- 1991 Developments in Ethiopia

• Transitional Government of Ethiopia (TGE)
• Hydro-Political History of the Nile(Abay) Basin
• Development Issues & Challenges of Democratization Process in Ethiopia

Unit 9: Indigenous Knowledge and Heritages of Ethiopia

• Indigenous Knowledge in Ethiopia
• Some Specific and Unique Knowledge Systems in Ethiopia within a Particular Cultural Group and Regions Heritages of Ethiopia  
• Heritages of Ethiopia  

Course Objectives

At the end of this Module Students will be able to:

• examine the significant global and regional developments since 1945, emphasizing how these events have shaped Ethiopia’s internal dynamics and external relationships, particularly from 1941 to 1991, and their impacts on Ethiopian society, politics, and economy.
• assess the broader context of Africa since 1960, focusing on the social, political, and economic transformations across the continent, and how these changes have affected Ethiopia’s role and status within the African Union and its relations with neighboring countries.
• explore the political, social, and economic developments in Ethiopia following the overthrow of the Derg regime in 1991, and analyze how these changes have influenced governance, ethnic dynamics, and national identity in the country.
• investigate the indigenous knowledge and heritage of Ethiopia, including traditional practices, wisdom, and cultural expressions, and assess their contributions to community resilience, ecological sustainability, and development strategies in contemporary Ethiopia.
• examine the interplay between internal developments in Ethiopia and external influences from global powers, international organizations, and non-state actors from 1941 to 1991 and beyond, to understand how these factors have shaped Ethiopia’s political landscape and socio-economic policies.

Assessment Methods

• In each lesson, students will be evaluated through various activities and assessments, including true/false and multiple-choice questions. These evaluations are designed to gauge learners’ understanding of all main topics and subtopics effectively.

Reference Materials

• History Grade 10 Government Text Book
• History Grade 10 Extreme Book
• Alpha Grade 9-12 Reference Books
• AI