Introduction to African Politics (U00186)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : SPS-3-POIAP

The course considers African politics from within the framework of Comparative Politics. It compares and contrasts different approaches to studying African politics. It emphasizes the dynamic nature of African political systems. Particular themes to be examined include Nationalism, Democratisation, Civil Society, Ethnicity, Class, Gender, Religion and Identity.

Entry Requirements

? Costs : None.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2007	14:00	15:50	Faculty Room South, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	14:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

It is expected that all students, on completion of this course, will have achieved a number of learning outcomes:

-to understand the recent history and contemporary politics of particular African countries;

-analyse and explain the political processes and institutions of African countries

-to situate theses processes in their social and economic context.