Africa-Related Dissertations Database
The Africa-Related Dissertations Database is a resource that represents various areas of Africa-Related expertise developed by Howard University graduate students. It provides information about Africa-Related dissertations and theses completed at Howard University. The database is searchable by area of study, country, type or year. You can also search using any keyword or name in the "Search" field.
Most of the dissertations and theses below are available on ProQuest. Most universities, including Howard University, have ProQuest subscriptions so that students, faculty and other personnel have complimentary access when logged into their university account.
Title | Name | Area of Study | Country | Dissertation Type Sort ascending | Year |
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A Diachronic Introduction to the Autochthonous Authors of South Africa | R. E. Alain Kirsch | Literature | South Africa | Thesis | 1971 |
The Nigerian Civil War and its Effects | Michael A. Ojo | Governance, Political Science | Nigeria | Thesis | 1970 |
An Analysis of the Relationship between the Tonal Patterns of Hausa Speaking and the Tune of Hausa Singing | James T. Winch | Language, Music | Niger, Nigeria | Thesis | 1969 |
The Origins of the Kono of Sierra Leone | Billie Ann Day | History, Political Science | Sierra Leone | Thesis | 1969 |
Secondary-Level Educational Planning For Economic Development in Democratic Republic of Congo | James L. Hope | Development, Education, Political Science | Democratic Republic of The Congo | Thesis | 1967 |
A Contrastive Phonological Analysis of Yoruba and English | Sonja M. Bolling | Language | Benin, Nigeria | Thesis | 1963 |
Mental Illness and Diagnosis in South Africa and Nigeria: A study of History, Culture and Spiritually | Theon Gruber | Culture, Health / Medicine, History | Nigeria, South Africa | Thesis | 2013 |
Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Assessing Peace Agreements, from the Lusaka Peace Accord to the Dar es Salaam Declaration 1999-2008 | Miranda Miims | Conflict Resolution, Foreign Policy, Governance, Political Science | Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Namibia, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe | Thesis | 2008 |
The Role of Traditional Authority in Conflict Resolution within the ECOWAS Community the case of Ghana | Muthoni Kamuyu | Conflict Resolution, Culture, Governance, Sociology | Ghana | Thesis | 2005 |
Imagery of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in American Newspapers: 1976-1997 | Michelle Hathikhanavala | Communications and Media | South Africa, United States | Thesis | 2000 |
Towards a New Model of the Informal Sector: the Case of Tanzania | Gene Smith | Public Policy | Tanzania | Thesis | 1998 |
Distinct Drumbeats Katherine Dunham: Dance as Nonverbal Communication and Cultural Understanding | Tamara L. Brown | Culture, Dance | Thesis | 1993 | |
The Black-White Conflict in South Africa: The Roles of the African States, the United Nations Organization and the South African Liberation Movements 1960-1970 | James A. Famusipe | Conflict Resolution, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Foreign Policy, International Relations, NGOs / International / Intergovernmental Organizations, Political Science | South Africa, United States | Thesis | 1977 |
Indigenous Processes of Education in the Iringa Region of Tanzania and their Relevance to Education for Self-Reliance | Carla R. Simmons | Education, Youth | Tanzania | Thesis | 1973 |
W.E.B. Du Bois' Vision of Africa 1900-1945 | Carolyn O. Williams | Culture, Political Science | United States | Thesis | 1972 |
Early Portuguese Imperialism in Ethiopia, 1490-1632: Origins, Responses, Consequences | Getahun Dilebo | Colonialism / Decolonization / Post-Colonialism, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Political Science | Ethiopia, Portugal | Thesis | 1971 |
Social Progress and Industrialization in Egypt, 1957-1965 | Abdel Mohammed Khalil | Development, Political Science, Sociology | Egypt | Thesis | 1971 |
The Failure of One-Party Rule in Kenya | Miyoga Wa Mochoge | Governance, Political Science | Kenya | Thesis | 1970 |
The Pan-African Movement and the Nigerian Civil War: A Critical Analysis | Skyne R. Uku | Conflict Resolution, Governance, Pan-Africanism, Political Science | Nigeria | Thesis | 1969 |
One-Party Rule and Democracy in Tanzania and Lake County, Indiana | David A. Bochnowski | Governance, Political Science | Tanzania, United States | Thesis | 1969 |
The Encouragement and Operation of Joint Ventures Between American Private Capital and African Private or Public Capital | Sheldon J. Gitelman | Commerce / Trade, Economics, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Political Science | United States | Thesis | 1967 |
Pan-Africanism and the Ghana Trade Union Congress: the International Policy of an African Trade Union Federation | Giles R. Wright, II | Commerce / Trade, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Pan-Africanism, Political Science | Ghana | Thesis | 1962 |
Gender and Ethnic Disparities in Liberian Education System | Meaghan Wilson | Education, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Gender Studies, Sociology, Youth | Liberia | Thesis | 2008 |
Network Density: Assessing the Prospects for Progress-Oriented Development in the Informal Economy and Regional Integration | Grace Herrle | Development, Economics | Thesis | 2005 | |
Preliminary Planning Framework for Information Communication Technology (ICT) Policy for African Women | Adryan R. Wallace | Communications and Media, Gender Studies, Technology | Thesis | 2003 | |
Telecommunications and Development in the African Context | Patricia K. McCormick | Communications and Media, Development | Thesis | 1990 | |
Communication – A System Model for Description of Social Processes, a Case Study: Ghana 1951-1981 | Rodney J. Scott | Communications and Media, Culture, Sociology | Ghana | Thesis | 1987 |
The Woman Image in Nigerian Novels: A Study of the Fiction of Flora Nwapa | Benaiah E. Oguzie | Gender Studies, Literature | Nigeria | Thesis | 1976 |
Developing a Study Unit of Africa For the Black Primary Children | Betty Owsley | Education, Youth | Thesis | 1973 | |
An Analysis of Ethnic Conflicts in the Kasai, 1885-60; Origin, Growth and Explosion | Remy Tshihamba | Conflict Resolution, Ethnic and Racial Studies | Democratic Republic of The Congo | Thesis | 1972 |
The Influence of Koisan Saharan Rock Painting on the Development of a Naturalistic Art Style in Pre-Dynastic Egypt | Patricia Crawford | Art History, Fine Arts | Egypt | Thesis | 1971 |
Luo Socio-Political Organization and its Continuity Into the Colonial Period, 1883-1914 | William B. Johnson | Colonialism / Decolonization / Post-Colonialism, Political Science, Sociology | Kenya, Tanzania | Thesis | 1971 |
The Impact of the High Dam on Economic Development in the United Arab Republic (Egypt) | Hamed M. Meghed | Development, Economics, Energy, Political Science | Egypt | Thesis | 1970 |
An Interpretative Analysis of Symbols in the Black South African Short Story: a Critical Analysis of Literature and Life | Audrey L. Thomas | Literature | South Africa | Thesis | 1969 |
Egyptian Society in Transition: A Sociological Study Concerning the Change in Class Structure Since the 1952 Revolution | Galal A. Badr | Political Science, Sociology | Egypt | Thesis | 1969 |
Measuring Attitude Change on Africa Through Program Exposure to the Museum of African Art | Anne M. Forrester | Art History, Fine Arts, Sociology | United States | Thesis | 1967 |
Pan-Africanism and the Ghana Trade Union Congress: the International Policy of an African Trade Union Federation | Anthony W. Wojloh | Commerce / Trade, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Pan-Africanism, Political Science | Ghana | Thesis | 1962 |
Back on the Map - Framing Images, Realities, & Visions of the African World: The Role of Media in Recurring Definitions of Haiti & The Democratic Republic of Congo | Sophia Vilceus | Communications and Media | Democratic Republic of The Congo, Haiti | Thesis | 2013 |
The Role of Traditional Health Practitioners in the Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS in Africa | Amy L. Eble | Culture, Health / Medicine, HIV/AIDS, Sociology | Thesis | 2003 | |
Transnational Corporations and Democracy In Africa: A Case Study Of Côte d'Ivoire | Michee D. Sare | Political Science, Public Policy | Cote D’ivoire | Thesis | 1998 |
Community Participation Programs: A Preliminary Study of Teklehaimanot Area, Ethiopia | Elizabeth Kibour | Public Policy | Ethiopia | Thesis | 1995 |
In The African Classroom: The Case of Uncommonly Taught Language | Mkamburi M. Lyabaya | Education, Language, Youth | Thesis | 1992 | |
The San in South Africa History: A Resource Book for Teachers and Students | Brenda Randolph | Education, Youth | South Africa | Thesis | 1987 |
Nationalism in Botswana 1920-1960 | Sefalana C. Modisi | Political Science | Botswana | Thesis | 1976 |
The Impact of the Nigerian Civil War on the Traditional Political System in Igbuzo Community of the Midwest State | Kunirum Osia | Culture, Governance, Political Science | Nigeria | Thesis | 1973 |
Origins and Development of the Indigenous Culture of Ethiopia | Bryan McClure | Culture | Ethiopia | Thesis | 1972 |
An Approach to the Analysis of Conceptual Forms in African Traditional Sculpture Based upon African Religious Philosophy | Betty Cheek | Art History, Fine Arts, Religion / Theology | Thesis | 1971 | |
The Remote and Immediate Causes of the Biafran War of Independence | Miriam O. I. Ikejiani | Conflict Resolution, Political Science | Nigeria | Thesis | 1971 |
An Inquiry Into Leadership and the Problem of Federation in East Africa: 1963-1967 | Ndalo R. Kobilo | Governance, Political Science | Thesis | 1970 | |
Libya's Foreign Relations Before and after the Discovery of Oil | Feraidoon Shams-Barrag | Energy, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Political Science | Libya | Thesis | 1969 |