HIST 200 - The Geography and Politucs of Africa

2 credit(s)
A general survey of the geography of Africa and a more detailed analysis on the basic characteristics of politics in Africa with attention to the role of the military, violence, and ethnicity. Individual countries will be used to illustrate the great variety of politics, especially in comparing North Africa from sub-Saharan Africa. Ghana, South Africa, Egypt, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are usually covered in more detail.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Historical Context.