African Politics

3 credits · Undergraduate

The diversity of states, politics, economy and society in post-colonial sub-Saharan Africa is examined in this seminar. Topics include theoretical approaches, economic frameworks, governmental regimes, structural adjustments, civil society, intra-regional political economies, and selected aspects of policy such as economic reform, political liberalization, women and development, drought and ecology, AIDS and health. PREREQUISITES: Previous coursework at the 2000-level, in Political Science or other Arts and Sciences courses, is recommended. FORMATS: Seminar