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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Politics

Undergraduate Course: Introduction to African Politics (PLIT10082)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThe 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.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites Visiting students should have at least 4 Politics/International Relations courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.

** as numbers are limited, visiting students should contact the Visiting Student Office directly for admission to this course **
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
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.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Special Arrangements Special Arrangements for Entry: A quota of 60 students, with preference given in the following order:

(1) International Relations Single Honours 4th year;
(2) Politics Single Honours 4th year;
(3) Politics Joint Honours 4th year;
(4) International Relations Single Honours 3rd year;
(5) Politics Single Honours 3rd year;
(6) Politics Joint Honours 3rd year;
(7) Other SSPS students;
(8) Non-SSPS students

Please note: because of the high numbers of students enrolled, this course will almost certainly not be able to admit students from outside the College of Humanities and Social Science.
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Sara Dorman
Tel: (0131 6)50 4239
Email: sara.dorman@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Ruth Winkle
Tel: (0131 6)50 4253
Email: Ruth.Winkle@ed.ac.uk
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