AAST 235 - Government and Politics of Africa

3 SS, CD, WR
Second Semester. This course will provide a general overview of colonialism in Africa and its after-effects. More specifically it will deal with topics such as: the acquisition of African colonies by European powers; the slave trade; the colonial policies of the various European powers; “protonationalism;” constitutional developments on the Continent, particularly during the period from 1945 to 1960; African nationalism; the evolution of political parties and the struggle for independence.

Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment Limit: 35
Mr. Saaka

Credits: 3 hours