African Government and Politics (Diversity)

General

Prefix

POL

Course Number

335

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Political behavior and institutions of Africa with emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

08

Cultural Diversity

Yes

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Discuss the impact of colonialism on state and society in Africa.

Outcome

Identify and explain recent political evolution of African countries.

Outcome

Explain State-society relations in Africa.

Outcome

Explain the impact of globalization on state and society in Africa.

Outcome

Describe and discuss the role of civil society in government and political development in African countries.

Outcome

Identify and discuss the dynamics of the transitions to democracy in Africa.

Dependencies

Programs

POL335 is a completion requirement for: