MAN-CI35
Conflict and Governance in Africa
Cursus informatieRooster
CursusMAN-CI35
Studiepunten (ECTS)6
Categorie-
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen; Bachelor Politicologie;
Docenten
VorigeVolgende 1
Docent
N. Afa
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
drs. M.F.A. Cras
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
J.M. Kwaks
Overige cursussen docent
Examinator
dr. H. Swedlund
Overige cursussen docent
Coördinator
dr. H. Swedlund
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2022
Periode
4  (10-04-2023 t/m 02-07-2023)
Aanvangsblok
4
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen

At the end of the course:

  • You have knowledge of trends, theories and discussions on governance, development, (violent) conflic,t and the international community's interventions in Africa.

  • You are able to apply and use these theories and debates in discussions and writings about practices of governance and interventions by government institutions, non-state (violent) actors and the international community.

  • You can critically challenge common-sense assumptions and imaginaries about the continent, as portrayed in the media and reflect on your own prejudices.

  • You will be more familiar with one African country or region, and in the general debates introduced in the course you can skilfully relate to a particular dynamic in the country or region of your choice.
Inhoud
Africa is often portrayed as a continent of extremes and a victim to external meddling. ​By analysing the history and characteristics of governance in sub-Saharan Africa and by exploring how (violent) conflict plays a role in this, the course aims to move beyond stereotypes about the continent and explore African agency – socially, economically and politically. We will discuss the impact of slavery, colonialism and current interventions. We will also explore manifestations of statehood, ethnicity, gender, migration and the politics of resources and land. In doing so, the course aims to debate trends, conceptualisations and theories about governance and conflict in Africa, applying these to specific country cases in order to develop a more nuanced and highly contextual understanding of the continent
 
Niveau
This course is most appropriate for upper-level bachelor students. 
Voorkennis
This BS-course is intended for students who want to enhance their understanding of governance and conflict in sub-Saharan Africa. There are no prerequisites.
Toetsinformatie
Final Exam and Participation
Bijzonderheden
With reservation.
Niveau
KV

Verplicht materiaal
Boek
ISBN:9780198806578
Titel:African Politics: A Very Short Introduction
Auteur:Ian Taylor
Uitgever:Oxford University Press
Druk:1
Artikelen
Articles

Werkvormen
Hoorcollege
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

Sustainability certificate

Toetsen
Participation
Weging10
ToetsvormDeelname
GelegenhedenBlok 4

Final Exam
Weging90
ToetsvormTake home tentamen
GelegenhedenBlok 4, Blok 5