UCL - Socio-political analysis of Africa

[DVLP2626]

[30h] 5 credits

This course is taught in the 2d semester.

Teacher(s):

Language: French

Level: Second

Aims
Main themes
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

Acquaintance with topics and analysis on the socio-political situation of African states

Main themes

All themes of general interest are examined, mainly the questions of ethnicity, conflict internal violence, the relation between the states and civil societies, natural resources management, collective action, social move-ments, democracy and governance, decentralization and external relations

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Course DVLP1212 or DVLP1213 (or OPES2160/OPES2170). It is also advised to have a basic knowledge of subsaharian Africa

Oral or written examination

Reading portfolio proposed by the professor in charge