POSC 326 - Government and Politics of Africa South of the Sahara

Units: 3
The governments of the nations of Africa south of the Sahara, with special reference to comparative colonial policies, nationalist movements, political parties, and the problems of nation building; comparative economic systems and the role of the military.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: Upper division status (greater than 60 earned semester units) and completion of lower division Area D1-3 requirements.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse political environment of sub-Saharan Africa including the current political situation and the essential historical background.
Demonstrate a comparative understanding of African politics including competing theoretical perspectives on the process of African political and economic “development.”
Demonstrate the ability to research and write a well-argued 8-10 page analytic paper based on the evidence presented and to present the results in a professional power point presentation.
Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, theories and themes in the field of comparative politics.
Demonstrate effective peer collaboration and learning through group study and discussion.