POL 329 - Politics and Governance in Africa, 3 credit hours

This course will introduce students to the development of modern governments and politics in Africa, examining the influences of European imperialism, and analyzing the changing nature of challenges and opportunities facing Africa’s 54 national governments. The course will include discussion of the political traditions of pre-European Africa, the influence of European imperialism, and the opportunities of a continent rich in resources and talent grappling with social needs, economic development challenges, and external pressures.