Africa and International Politics (PO0055)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : SPS-P-POAIP

An examination of the interaction of three tendencies in African Politics: Nationalism, Regionalism, and Internationalism. The course will take a historical perspective on Africa's integration into the world economy and political systems. It will also emphasize the changing relations within and between Africa's states and regions. Major questions to be examined include: Where is power sited in Africa? How has this changed through periods of colonialism, Cold War politics and 'globalization'? What impacts have 'outside' agents had on Africa's political and social makeup, and vice-versa?

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Postgraduate (School of Social and Political Studies), (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The aim of the course is to enable students:
to acquire a knowledge and understanding of the international and regional politics of Africa ;
to learn to analyse and explain how political processes which affect African countries have changed since the end of colonialism;
to critically consider the role of external interventions upon the post-colonial development of Africa;
to provide a foundation for students preparing dissertations on African politics topics.