ASRC 3353
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Classes
ASRC 3353
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.
This is an introductory course on the politics of Sub-Saharan Africa. The goal is to provide students with historical background and theoretical tools to understand present-day politics on the continent. The first part of the course will survey African political history, touching on: pre-colonial political structures, colonial experiences and legacies, nationalism and independence movements, post-independence optimism and state-building, the authoritarian turn, economic crises, and recent political and economic liberalizations. The second part of the course will examine some contemporary political and economic issues. These include: the effects of political and social identities in Africa (ethnicity, social ties, class, citizenship); the politics of poverty, war, and dysfunction; Africa in the international system; and current attempts to strengthen democracy and rule of law on the continent.
When Offered Fall.
Breadth Requirement (GB)
Distribution Category (SBA-AS, GLC-AS, SSC-AS)
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: GOVT 3353
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
van de Walle, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online