PSCI 3670 - Politics and Society in Africa

Goals: To study politics, government, and society in sub-Saharan Africa. To understand both the major themes and issues in African politics and the diverse experiences of individual African countries.

Content: Pre-colonial African society, the colonial legacy, the state in African politics, the relationship between economic development and political stability, and the impact of external and regional forces on African political and socioeconomic developments.

Taught: Alternate years.

Credits: 4 credits