Experience a wide-ranging survey of South African history from the earliest human societies to the contemporary post-apartheid era. Moving chronologically while emphasizing enduring themes—land, power, race, labor, resistance, and reconciliation—we will examine indigenous societies, European colonization, slavery, industrialization, apartheid, and the challenges of democracy in the 21st century. The course combines political, social, economic, and cultural history with discussion, primary sources, and historical memory.

Moderator: John Lane retired after a 20-year teaching career (Covington Latin School, Woodbury HS in MN); BA, UC; BS, Winona State Univ.; MA, NKU; US Army, Vietnam War veteran. Taught world civilizations, European history, AP US history, World Wars of the 20th century, economics, and world issues. Led three military-history tours to Europe.