Course Description
A survey of key themes, trajectories, and trends in contemporary African politics. It analyzes political and economic development on the continent since the dawn of independence in the late 1950s. Although largely focused on Sub-Saharan Africa, the course will nevertheless touch upon linkages and connections with North Africa as well as diasporic influences and inspirations especially in the pan-African struggles for independence and the forging of new sovereign nation-states.
Fall 2025
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
00115 Withers Hall
Class Days:
H
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
4:15pm
Class Type:
Seminar
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
