PLSC 224 - Government and Politics in Africa

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
The course analyzes the major determinants of social and political change and conflict in the states of Sub-Saharan Africa (i.e. the countries of the region south of the North African Arab-Islamic Region, including South Africa). Focus is directed to the nature and effects of the pre-colonial and post-colonial economic, social, and political institutions on contemporary politics. Offered when demand is sufficient.