Course Programme
Session timings are below.
Please plan to arrive online shortly before each session is due to begin.
This course is taught by Jennifer Thornton. Jenny is a highly experienced international development practitioner and researcher, with specialist knowledge on the politics of sub-Sahara Africa. She was part of the team to establish the University of Cambridge’s ‘Cambridge Africa’ Research Centre and is a board member and former director of the Cambridge African Film Festival.
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09:00 – 10:30
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Technology in shaping Africa’s Past, Present and Future
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11:00 – 12:30
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Social media giants and the ‘techno-colonialism’ concept
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Lunch
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13:30 – 15:00
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Hardware: conflict minerals, off-grid solar power and mobiles
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15:30 – 17:00
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Digital innovation in African filmmaking and cinema
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Additional requirements
ICE is committed to providing equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach to equality. We aim to support and encourage under-represented groups, promote an inclusive culture, and value diversity.
Further information about student support.
Course materials
A book list, course syllabus and detailed timetable are circulated as far as possible in advance of a course. You will receive these documents by email if you have provided us with your email address; please check your spam folder if you have not received these documents.
You can also download material from the Documents section at the bottom of this page.
