| |
Mar 14, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
POLS 4630 - African International Relations
Overview of political, economic, and social issues that shape the external relations of African nations, and of non-state and international participants in these relations.
Requisites: POLS 2500 or 3540
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Analyze and compare the experiences of African states in the international sphere, given their diverse colonial histories, varying levels of economic development, and different levels of state capacity.
- Describe and analyze the historical and contemporary engagements of non-African states (the US, China, former colonial powers) in African politics.
- Describe and explain the major patterns and trends that have characterized the international relations of African states since independence.
- Use theories from international relations and comparative politics to evaluate and explain the roles of non-state actors and international organizations (including continental and regional bodies) in African international relations.
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)
|
|
