Government 227 - CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN POLITICS

Spring
2018
01
4.00
Kim Dionne
TTh 01:00-02:50
Smith College
30514-S18
CAPENA
kdionne@smith.edu
This survey course examines the ever-changing political and economic landscape of the African continent. The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the unique historical, economic and social variables that shape modern African politics, and introduces students to various theoretical and analytical approaches to the study of Africa’s political development. Central themes include the ongoing processes of nation-building and democratization, the constitutional question, the international relations of Africa, issues of peace and security, and Africa’s political economy. Enrollment limited to 35.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.