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Contemporary Africa

  • NINT 5100 - Contemporary Africa (Spring 2012)

Section A/CRN 7659 (syllabus)
Sean Jacobs
Wednesday 4.00pm - 5.50pm

This course will comprise of a survey of post-colonial politics in Sub-Saharan African politics, with a particular focus on Southern Africa. Some of the topics covered include colonialism, nationalism, the state, the political legacy of liberation, authoritarianism, civil society,  globalization, social movements, youth, cultural politics and the role of mass media.

Contemporary Africa is a prerequisite for the South Africa IFP.

Concentrations:Conflict and Security, Governance and Rights, Media and Culture