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PSC 407T - Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa

(3 units)
Explores historical, economic and social forces that have affected sub-Saharan states with attention to political development, conflict and democratization.

Prerequisite(s): PSC 211 or PSC 231.

Units of Lecture: 3
Core Status: Diversity
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to recognize major themes in Africa’s political history that explain Africa’s current governance problems.
2. Students will be able to identify and analyze the major problems in creating and sustaining political order in African states.
3. Students will be able to analyze the role of the military in African politics.
4. Students will be able to describe the problems of sustaining democracy in African states.
5. Students will be able to evaluate how ethnicity, race and class affect African politics and conflict.


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