Department of Military History
At the South African Military Academy, the subject Military History involves a focus and study of African historiography, African Military History, Conflict during the Cold War, and Conflict in the Post Cold War era. All modules have a specific focus on the African region.
At the undergraduate level the following modules are presented: [ All entry and exit qualifications are governed by the rules and conditions set out in the Faculty of Military Science Calendar Part 13]
114 – General Military History to 1914
144 – The Military History of Africa to 1945
214 – South African Military History to the 21st Century
244 – The First and Second World Wars, 1914-1945.
314 – Contemporary Warfare
344 – Low-Intensity Conflict in Africa since 1945
Candidates qualifying and allowed to commence with postgraduate studies have the following modules to choose from.
At the honours level:
741 – Research Methodology (Compulsory)
742 – Philosophy and Historiography (Compulsory)
743 – Theory and Practice of Military History
Optional modules
744 – Military Strategy
745 – Military History of Africa
MMil in Military History: The options comprise a full thesis or a structured qualification comprising modules and a thesis of 90 credits.
Staff
Name | Subject | Research interest | Qualifications | Contact details |
The current lecturing staff in the department: | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Prof Ian van der Waag Associate Professor Military | History, | http://sun.academia.edu/IanvanderWaag.
| (022) 702 3104
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Prof Deon Visser Associate Professor Military | History | (022) 702 3102
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Mr Fankie Monama
| Departmental Chair and lecturer of Military History | (022) 702 3103 |