AFRICAN STUDIES

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth socio-economic and political understanding of the African continent. This course helps students to understand the issues and dynamics shaping politics in Africa from a regional point of view and to explore the diversity of historical experiences, political systems, economic as well as socio-cultural structures of the region. The effect of the colonial period upon socio-cultural development is examined through a variety of literature and field notes. Central themes to be addressed are: the emergence of colonialism in Africa, the process of state formation, multi-party system, elections, and political parties as well as governance.

AFRICAN STUDIES

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Review the socio-economic and political understanding of the African continent
2. 02 Examine the working relations of states in Africa
3. 03 Identify and explain dynamics shaping politics in Africa
4. 04 Discuss historical and political experiences of the region

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. Taylor, I., (2018). African Politics: A Very Short Introduction
2. 02 2. Diop, C. A., & Salemson, H. (2012). Precolonial Black Africa. Chicago Review Press.
3. 03 3. Tordoff, W. (2002). Government and politics in Africa. Indiana University Press.
4. 04 4. Ikhane, P. A. (2021). The Origins of Ethnic Conflicts in Africa: Politics and Violence in Darfur, Oromia, and the Tana Delta: written by Tsega Etefa, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Review the socio-economic and political understanding of the African continent
2. L02 Examine the working relations of states in Africa
3. L03 Identify and explain dynamics shaping politics in Africa
4. L04 Discuss historical and political experiences of the region

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Gained the necessary skills to learn and adopt a spirit of continuous learning in their professional life.
2. P02 2. Developed various skills by working independently via specific learned techniques that both triggered individual efforts and encouraged collaborative work.
3. P03 3. Acquired the essential knowledge and skills to apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
4. P04 4. Adopted and applied critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for efficient and effective business decisions.
5. P05 5. Utilized and managed ethically information technologies required for contemporary business world.
6. P06 6. Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills necessary for team work within global organizations.
7. P07 7. Displayed their learnt communication skills that are required to effectively interact in a cross cultural and diverse international work environment.
8. P08 8. Applied their acquired knowledge within the changing work environment.
9. P09 9. Developed an understanding of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities to be used at work and in personal life.

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