Postgraduate Course: African Studies: Theoretical and Conceptual Underpinnings (PGSP11075)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Social and Political Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course aims to equip students with an understanding of key concepts fundamental to African Studies. The course is organised thematically, drawing on key texts to interrogate concepts necessary for an advanced postgraduate and research in African Studies. Ten themes will be explored during the course, including themes such as ethnicity, race, post-colonialism and urbanisation. Readings will, where appropriate, focus on one or two key texts and supplementary materials. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Assess a range of theoretical arguments, perspectives and approaches
2. Draw upon, distil and synthesise using a variety of source materials to construct academic arguments
3. Identify and utilise appropriate theories and concepts in order to assess given historical, contemporary and policy debates surrounding Africa and African Studies
Particular skills developed will include:
1. Undertaking and presenting scholarly work
2. Participating in group discussion
3. Making appropriate use of library and IT resources
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Assessment Information
| essay approximately 4000 words |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Andrew Lawrence
Tel: (0131 6)50 8427
Email: andrew.lawrence@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Helen O'Shea
Tel: (0131 6)50 9703
Email: v1ohelen@staffmail.ed.ac.uk |
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