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 Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of key concepts across the breadth of effective application and use of MIS and innovative information technologies in organizations.
2. P02 Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in managing MIS projects and improving organizational processes
3. P03 Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of appropriate enterprise frameworks, theories from the MIS to research and assess contemporary issues in the field and related allied fields and disciplines
4. P04 Apply MIS knowledge to facilitate the acquisition, development, deployment, and management of information systems
5. P05 Apply MIS knowledge to the exploitation of opportunities created by information technology innovations ensuring the alignment between MIS strategy and organizational strategy
6. P06 Demonstrate ethical reasoning in relation to crucial MIS issues such as privacy, information security, and ethical use of information
7. P07 Apply appropriate technologies and techniques to the collection and analysis of organizational and environmental data to facilitate evidence-based decision-making
8. P08 Analyse organizational data to accurately identify organizational problems and propose solutions using MIS
9. P09 Apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
10. P10 Apply effective collaboration skills consistent with the professional environment

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