POLI 3315

African Politics

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The diversity of states, politics, economy and society in post-colonial sub-Saharan Africa is examined in this seminar. Topics include theoretical approaches, economic frameworks, governmental regimes, structural adjustments, civil society, intra-regional political economies, and selected aspects of policy such as economic reform, political liberalization, women and development, drought and ecology, AIDS and health.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2024 syllabus by Peter Arthur. Open the PDF

Grading

15%Attendance and participation
10%Seminar presentation15-minute presentation
35%Mid-term testFebruary 12
10%Position paper/critiqueDue February 26–March 18
30%Research paper10 pages; due April 1

Course rules

Late papers
Research papers submitted late lose 2% per working day.
Completion
All five course components must be completed to receive a final grade.
Seminar
Students are expected to complete assigned readings and participate actively in seminar discussions.
Presentation
Each student leads a seminar discussion at least once during the term.

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