The first will discuss the colonial experience and decolonization. This course will not cover all sub-Saharan African countries but will draw upon the experiences of a number of countries to demonstrate key themes. This course will be run as a lecture and a discussion class. Readings are assigned to be read before class, and students should be prepared to discuss and critique them. A take home midterm essay exam will be given after Part I of the class.
Papers are due one week after the date that the additional reading is listed in the syllabus.
The final will be a take-home essay exam which will cover readings, lectures, and discussion for the entire semester. The Post-Colonial African State Chazan et. September 28 State and Society Chazan et. October 3 Ethnicity Chazan et. African Politics Chapters 5-6 pp.