African Politics

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: 6 credits from POLS at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department This course introduces the study of African politics and development. It examines a number of country case studies and important contemporary issues. Its topics may include critical analysis of colonial and pre-colonial historical contexts, the nature of the post-colonial state in Africa, and the manner in which Africa is integrated into the global economy. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)