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HISTORY & DIPLOMATIC STUDIES

Programme Overview

The bachelor’s progamme in History and Diplomatic Studies involves the study of history, cultural analysis, cultural diversity, and international relationships. It provides a background knowledge of the political and cultural influences affecting today’s international environment. Offered at Christopher University, the courses teach students to view international relations through various perspectives in order to better understand the most effective methods of diplomacy for particular situations. It examines relationships between countries in a global ecosystem, their foreign policies, and the factors that influence this. Students learn about historically notable international conflicts and resolutions as well as current international dilemmas.

As a graduate of History and Diplomatic Studies, you can play crucial roles in diplomacy, academia, journalism, government, politics, international business, museums, historical research, public history, historic sites preservation, and Non-Governmental Organisations. You would have acquired the critical, analytical and decision making skills needed in administrative and managerial roles in related fields. The structure of the course will expose you to essential skills and knowledge required in related career paths.

Background Information on the Department

The Department of History and Diplomatic Studies was among the pioneer departments in the School of Humanities (SOHUM) and it was one of the four start-up departments in the School of Humanities, Christopher University. The Department currently runs one degree programme i.e. B.A (Hons) Degree in History and Diplomatic Studies.

The B.A. (Hons) Degree in History and Diplomatic Studies is a four-year programme for UTME candidates and three-year for Direct Entry candidates. The programme provides graduates with a broadbased background in preparation for a successful career in a variety of occupations as outlined in the philosophy and objectives. They are also to provide in the process a solid academic base upon which to build more advanced degrees (M.A. & Ph.D), if so desired.

The Department’s philosophy is to produce graduates that are relevant to the needs of the economy and can develop on their own enterprises that are sustainable and adaptable to the changes in the economic demand of the country. This leads the Department to develop programmes that have the necessary capacity to enhance self-reliance in students and stimulate their interest toward entrepreneurship development.

It is the desire of the Department that graduates from the Department will imbibe self-discipline, integrity and competency. The Department aims to be a model in the field of entrepreneurial study in Nigeria and to produce the prototype model of entrepreneurial study that is adaptable to the Nigerian context.

Philosophy, Aim and Objectives of the Degree Programme

The Department’s philosophy as encapsulated in its vision, mission and objectives are derived from those of Christopher University, the Department’s own experiences, and the changing demands of the society. The subject matter of History and Diplomatic Studies is the study of the dynamics of societies and the international environment in which they exist. It seeks to understand the processes of international life and the trajectory of its development, and how it impacts on societies. It also studies the institutions i.e. UN, AU, etc 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.

Aims/Objectives

The aim of the Department is informed by the need to remain relevant to the changing demands of the dynamic local, national and international community in the new millennium with its array of complex challenges, and to benefit maximally from the opportunities that arise. To this end, the programmes of the Department are designed to achieve the following objectives:

To seek solutions to the questions concerning our existence and conditions – questions of how, when and why we came to be what we are and where we are going from here.
To train professionals in the discipline who may continue in the search for answers to questions in the areas of history, diplomacy and culture, with a view to equipping them with the knowledge and skill to cope with the demands of the emerging global village.
To equip our students with the appropriate knowledge and skill to create and/or find employment in the complex labour market and to live a good and responsible life.
To produce more versatile graduates who are equipped with the knowledge of a historian and the skill of a diplomat and culture resource managers.
Giving students to a thorough understanding of Nigerian History and Historiography planted firmly within the context of African History and Historiography,
Educating students on Historical movements of global importance from other continents to enable them acquire better knowledge from other continents to enable them acquire better knowledge of the world and thus promote world peace.
Making students comprehend the historical forces and developments which have shaped and are still shaping the lives of the peoples of Nigeria, Africa and the world.
Developing in the students a sense of commitment and capacity to consciously relate to these forces and developments in such a way that Nigerian and African Unity, Independence and prosperity can be achieved.
Providing students with advantages usually associated with historical training, viz: critical and analytical faculty and balanced judgment on national and international issues for the socio-political and economic development of the society

Admission and Graduation Requirements

Admission Requirements

UTME

(i). To qualify for admission into the Department of History and Diplomatic Studies, a candidate must possess a minimum of five ordinary level credits at the GCE, SSCE/WAEC or NECO or a combination of these, including English Language, History and/or Government in not more than two sittings. Other than these, because of the eclectic nature of our programmes, the Department does not discriminate against or favour any subject(s) to complete the five credits.

(ii) A minimum of two (2) GCE (Advanced Level) passes in Arts subjects one of which must be History and O’Level requirement of credit pass in History, Government and Mathematics for the 3-year (6 consecutively-run semesters) programme.

B.A History and Diplomatic Studies (International Relations)

100 Level History and Diplomatic Studies

100 Level First Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	HDS 111	African History up to 1800	3	C
2	HDS 112	Nigerian History up to 1800	3	C
3	POS 111	Introduction to Political Science I	2	R
4	POS 112	Introduction to African Politics I	2	R
5	ECO 111	Principles of Economics	2	R
6	FRN 111	Communication in French I	2	R
7	LAW 112	Nigerian Legal System I	2	E
8	GST 111	Communication in English 1	2	C
9	GST 112	Logic, Philosophy and Human Existence	2	C
10	GST 113	Use of Library, Study Skills and ICT	2	C
TOTAL			22

100 Level Second Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	HDS 121	History of International Relations & Diplomacy	3	C
2	HDS 122	Introduction to Nigerian Government & Politics	2	C
3	HDS 123	History of North Africa	2	C
4	POS 121	Introduction to Political Science II	2	R
5	POS 122	Introduction to African Politics II	2	R
6	FRN 121	Communication in French II	2	R
7	COM 121	Introduction to Computer	2	R
8	LAW 122	Nigerian Legal System II	2	R
8	GST 121	Communication in English II	2	C
9	GST 122	History and Philosophy of Science	2	C
10	GST 123	Nigerian Peoples and Culture	2	C
TOTAL			23

200 Level History and Diplomatic Studies

200 Level First Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	HDS 211	African History since 1800	3	C
2	HDS 212	Nigeria from 1800 to Independence	3	C
3	HDS 213	The International Political System	3	C
4	HDS 214	Nigerian Foreign Service & Diplomacy	3	C
2	LAW 213	Principles of International Law	2	E
6	POS 216	Post-Independence Nigerian Politics (1960 to present)	2	E
7	FRN 211	Advanced Communication in French I	2	R
8	GST 211	Health Awareness & Env. Sustainable Development	2	C
9	GST 212	Introduction to Entrepreneurial Studies	2	C
TOTAL			22

200 Level Second Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	HDS 221	Slave Trade & the African Diaspora	3	C
2	HDS 222	European History & Diplomacy in the 19^th & 20^th Centuries	3	C
3	HDS 223	American History & Diplomacy in the 19^th & 20^th Centuries	3	C
4	HDS 224	African Economic History & International Relations	3	C
5	HDS 225	Introduction to Bargaining & Conflict Resolution	2	C
6	HDS 226	Archaeology	2	E
7	LAW 223	Principles of International Law II	2	E
8	FRN 221	Advanced Communication in French II	2	R
9	GST 222	Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution	2	C
TOTAL			22

300 Level History and Diplomatic Studies

300 Level First Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	HDS 311	The Third World in International Relations	3	C
2	HDS 312	Theory & Practice of Modern Diplomacy	3	C
3	HDS 313	Nigerian Foreign Policy	2	C
4	HDS 314	International Organisations & Non-State Actors in International Relations	3	C
5	HDS 315	Colonialism & Imperialism in Africa	2	C
6	IRS 314	Theories of International Relations	3	E
7	IRS 316	Foreign Policy Analysis	2	E
8	POS 317	Politics of International Economic Relations I	2	C
9	ESP 311	Introduction to Entrepreneurial Skills	2	C
TOTAL			22

300 Level Second Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	HDS 321	Research Methods	2	C
2	HDS 322	History of Industrial Revolution	3	C
3	HDS 323	Introduction to Contemporary Strategic Studies	3	C
4	HDS 324	Foreign Policies of the World Powers	2	C
5	HDS 325	Modern European Political Thought	3	C
6	HDS 326	Modern African Political Thought	3	C
7	HDS 327	Africa and the Outside World in the 20^th Century	3	C
8	IRS 322	Regional Integration & International Relations	3	C
TOTAL			22

400 Level History and Diplomatic Studies

400 Level First Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	HDS 411	History of the Commonwealth	2	R
2	HDS 412	The European Union and the Developing Countries	2	C
3	HDS 413	The OAU and the AU in African International Relations	2	C
4	HDS 414	Multilateral Institutions in World Politics and Economy	2	C
5	HDS 415	The United Nations and World Affairs	2	C
6	HDS 416	Foreign Policies and Diplomatic Practice of African States	2	C
7	POS 316	Politics of Development & Underdevelopment	2	E
8	POS 331	Politics of Francophone Africa	2	E
9	LAW 411	Diplomatic and Consular Law	2	E
TOTAL			18

400 Level Second Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	HDS 421	Development Administration and the SDGs	2	C
2	HDS 422	Terrorism and International Politics	2	C
3	HDS 423	Advanced Bargaining and Conflict Resolution	2	C
4	HDS 424	Regional Cooperation and Integration in West Africa	2	C
5	POS 425	The International Politics of Mass Communication	2	E
6	HDS 499	Research Project/Original Essay	6	R
TOTAL			16

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