Courses

Survey of African politics from pre-colonial period to contemporary era; examination of local experience of democracy, governance, economic development in light of varied colonial experiences, independence movements, international political economy, informal sources of political power.

This course examines the government and politics of African political systems in light of the traditional political cultures, the colonial and post- colonial experience and the diversity of regime experimentation with special attention to the struggle for genuine democracy. (WI) (MULT)

This course introduces students to the major political issues and dynamics in sub-Saharan political culture, public policy, the role of the military, domestic conflict, corruption, integration.

Following the African tradition of communication of political philosophies through narrative, our study of African politics will incorporate storytelling (in film, fiction, and poetry) as well as more standard methods of political analysis. The course addresses social, economic, and political dimensions of Africa - Northern, Southern, and Sub-Saharan - from precolonial era to the present. We will also examine Africa's regional and international relations today. (CP/IR).

An introduction to African politics from a comparative perspective. The course examines variation within Africa in the strength of states, the levels of economic development and the extent of political violence.

Study of social, economic, and political dimensions of Africa from the 19th century to the present. Special focus on state-society relations.

This course introduces students to the politics of contemporary Africa. It challenges the dominant representations of the continent as conflict prone, economically underdeveloped, and political unstable. Instead, the course presents Africa as a dynamic region comprised of 54 independent states with diverse political and economic realities.

An examination of terrorism in Sub-Sahara Africa and how it is tied to both domestic and international factors. IR 6695 Sub-Saharan African Diplomacy and Economics (3) An examination of Sub-Saharan African diplomacy and economics and their impact on regional relations and linkages to the world system.

Writing in all genres by African women from pre-colonial Africa to the present.

Works by African women from pre-colonial Africa to present.