B.A. History and International Studies
Course Outline
History and International Diplomatic Studies provide the knowledge, language, and transferable skills necessary for entry to practical diplomacy, people to people negotiations, an advanced understanding of diplomacy as a political activity of central importance to the peaceful, stable and productive conduct between countries. It studies the historical development and relevance of intergovernmental organisations and institutions, for example the United Nations, the Commonwealth and the European Union, NATO, the G20 and the areas of the world with which professional diplomats are expected to be familiar with – such as the EU, EURASIA, BRICS, CIS, GCC, the Africa Union and, of course, Nigeria‘s role in these.
A degree programme in History and International Diplomatic Studies will aim to:
- Appreciate the History and International Studies/History and Diplomacy
- Evaluate the Diplomacy/International Studies/Diplomacy in the context of local societies and the international environment in which they exist.
- Study international and regional institutions and the legal framework that have been introduced to strengthen the effectiveness of the diplomatic engagements among the members of the international community of states.
- Ability to develop Good ethical behaviour, analytical skill and the capacity to consider and solve problems.
Admission Requirements;
Admission
UTME:
Candidates who wish to study History and International /Diplomatic Studies must have obtained a credit pass SSCE in Mathematics and English Language plus credit pass in either Government or History and other two subjects at the SSCE, NECO, GCE or their equivalent not more than two sitting. Also required is on acceptable UTME score.
Direct Entry:
Candidates for Direct Entry admission shall possess five credit passes in the SSCE, NECO, GCE or equivalents of which at least two shall be at advanced level, or four units passes of which at least three shall be at advanced level provided that such passes are not counted at both levels of the examinations. For emphasis credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and any of Government or History is compulsory.
Course Structure
History and Diplomatic Studies: 100 Level
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH |
| GST 111 | Communication in English I | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| GST 112 | Logic, Philosophy & Human Existence | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| GST 113 | Nigerian Peoples and Culture | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| GST 121 | Use of Library, Study Skills and ICT | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| GST 122 | Communication in English II | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| GST 123 | Basic Communication in French | 2 | E | 30 | – |
| GST 124 | Basic Communication in Arabic | 2 | E | 30 | – |
| GST 125 | Contemporary Health Issues | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| HID 101 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 102 | African History Up to 1800 | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 103 | Foundations Of Political Economy | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 104 | History of International Relations & Diplomacy | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 105 | Introduction to International Law. | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 106 | Introduction to Nigeria Government & Politics | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 107 | Introduction to African Politics | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 108 | Principles of Economics | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| Total | 40 |
History and Diplomatic Studies: 200 Level
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH |
|
GST 211 |
Environment and Sustainable Development |
2 |
R |
30 | – |
| GST 222 | Peace and Conflict Resolution | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| GST 223 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| GST 224 | Leadership Skills | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| HID 201 | African History Since 1800 | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 203 | Principles of International Law | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 204 | Nigeria Since 1800 to Independence | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 205 | International Political Systems | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 206 | Nigerian Foreign Service and Diplomacy | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 207 | Slave Trade and the African Diaspora | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 208 | European History and Diplomacy in the 19th & 20thCenturies. | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 209 | American History and Diplomacy in the 19th & 20thCenturies. | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| Total | 32 |
History and Diplomatic Studies: 300 Level
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH |
| CMP 300 | Introduction to Computer | 2 | R | – | 90 |
| CMP 301 | Application of Computers to Arts | 2 | R | – | 90 |
| GST 311 | Entrepreneurship | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| HID 301 | The Third World in International Relations | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 302 | Theory and Practice of Modern Diplomacy | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 303 | Research Methods | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 304 | International Economic Relations | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 305 | Nigeria Foreign Policy | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 306 | International Organisations and Non-State Actors in International Relations | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 309 | Theories of International Relations | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 310 | Soviet and Russian Foreign Policy | 3 | E | 45 | – |
| HID 311 | Colonialism and Imperialism in Africa | 3 | E | 45 | – |
| HID 312 | History of Industrial Revolution | 3 | E | 45 | – |
| HID 313 | Regional Integration and International Relations | 3 | E | 45 | – |
| HID 314 | Political Behaviour | 3 | E | 45 | – |
| HID 315 | Foreign Policies of the World Powers | 3 | E | 45 | – |
| HID 316 | Introduction to Contemporary Strategic Studies | 3 | E | 45 | – |
| HID 317 | Modern European Political Thought | 3 | E | 45 | – |
| HID 318 | International Relations and Diplomacy of the Major Powers | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HIS 308 | Africa and the outside world in the 20th Centuries Century | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HIS 413 | Modern African Political Thought | 3 | E | 45 | – |
| Total | 62 |
History and Diplomatic Studies: 400 Level
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH |
| HID 401 | Research Project | 6 | C | – | 270 |
| HID 402/
HIS 307 |
History of the Commonwealth | 3 | R | 45 | – |
| HID 403 | Diplomatic and Consular Law | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 404 | The European Union and the Developing Countries | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 405 | The OAU and the AU in African International Relations | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 406 | Multilateral Institutions in World Politics and Economy | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 407 | The United Nations and World Affairs | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| HID 408 | Foreign Policies and Diplomatic Practice of African States | 3 | R | 45 | – |
| HID 409 | Politics of Underdevelopment | 3 | E | 45 | – |
| HID 410 | Politics of Francophone Africa | 3 | E | 45 | – |
| HID 411 | Development Administration and the MDGs | 3 | E | 45 | – |
| HID 412 | Public Policy Analysis | 3 | E | 45 | – |
| HID 413 | Terrorism and International Politics | 3 | E | 45 | – |
| HID 414 | Advance Bargaining and Conflict Resolution | 3 | E | 45 | – |
| HID 415 | Regional Cooperation and Integration in West Africa | 3 | E | 45 | – |
| Total | 48 |
Special Requirement
100 Level: Candidates are required to take and obtain a proficiency certificate in a European Language other than English or in Japanese/Chinese. In addition, they must obtain a minimum of 2 elective units each in Sociology/Psychology, Management and Nigerian Legal System.
200 Level: Candidates are required to take an advanced proficiency course in a European Language other than English or in Japanese/Chinese. In addition, they must obtain a minimum of 2 elective units each in Nigerian History, African History, Bargaining and Conflict Management and Administrative Law.
300 Level: NOTE: HID 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, and 318 may be cross- listed with appropriate equivalents in the Arts and Social Sciences disciplines/departments.
400 Level: All Elective courses may be cross-listed with appropriate equivalents in the Arts and Social Sciences disciplines/departments.
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