AFRICA IN WORLD POLITICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
POL420	AFRICA IN WORLD POLITICS	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. TUĞBA AKMAN KAPLAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to provide students with detailed information about the political life, political history, political culture and developments in the region, conflicts and relations with other regions.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course covers topics such as the political history of Africa, colonization, independence, problems in the post-colonial process, ethnic and cultural differences, the formation of political culture, conflicts and solutions.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Discusses in detail the process of Africa's inclusion in the world economy and political arena. Evaluates conflicts in Africa and possible solutions in the light of existing theories Analyzes changing relationships between African states, regions and non-African regions Evaluates the political processes in Africa within international social, political and economic contexts

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, An Overview of African States and Societies	-
2	Reading relevant book section on the subject	Political Life of Precolonial Africa	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
3	Reading relevant book section on the subject	Colonization and Liberation Movements	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
4	Reading relevant book section on the subject	Africa in the Post-Colonial Process	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
5	Reading relevant book section on the subject	Political Systems in Africa	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
6	Reading relevant book section on the subject	Political Systems in Africa	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
7	Reading relevant book section on the subject	Ethnic Policies	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading relevant book section on the subject	Political Violence	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
10	Reading relevant book section on the subject	Political Violence	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
11	Reading relevant book section on the subject	Economic Development	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
12	Reading relevant book section on the subject	Culture, Ethics and Religion in Africa	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
13	Reading relevant book section on the subject	Changes in Political Geography and Participation in the International Arena	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
14	Reading relevant book section on the subject	Current Conflicts and Issues	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
15	Reading relevant book section on the subject	General Evaluation	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Dowden, R. (2010), Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miracles, PublicAffairs, New York.
Herbst, J. (2000), States and Power in Africa, Princeton University Press.
Hyden, Goran (2006), African Politics in Comparative Perspective. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Wlater Ol Oyugi, E.S. Atieno Odhiambo, Michael Chege and Afrifa K. Gitonga eds. (1998),
Democratic Theory and Practice in Africa, Portsmouth, NH: Heinimann.
Chazan, N., Lewis, P., Mortimer, R., Rothchild, D., & Stedman, S. J. (1999). Africa in World Politics. In N. Chazan, P. Lewis, R. Mortimer, D. Rothchild, & S. J. Stedman (Eds.), Politics and Society in Contemporary Africa (pp. 421–462). Macmillan Education UK. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-14490-7_13
Cooper, F. (2014). Africa in the World: Capitalism, Empire, Nation-State (Illustrated edition). Harvard University Press.
Chazan, N., Lewis, P., Mortimer, R., Rothchild, D., & Stedman, S. J. (1999). Africa in World Politics. In N. Chazan, P. Lewis, R. Mortimer, D. Rothchild, & S. J. Stedman (Eds.), Politics and Society in Contemporary Africa (pp. 421–462). Macmillan Education UK. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-14490-7_13
Cooper, F. (2014). Africa in the World: Capitalism, Empire, Nation-State (Illustrated edition). Harvard University Press.
Harbeson, J. W. (2013). Africa in World Politics: Engaging A Changing Global Order (5th edition). Routledge.
Harshé, R. (2019). Africa in World Affairs: Politics of Imperialism, the Cold War and Globalisation (1st edition). Routledge India.
Young, C. (2012). The Postcolonial State in Africa: Fifty Years of Independence, 1960–2010 (1st edition). University of Wisconsin Press.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to identify the main characteristics of literary movements such as modernism, postmodernism, and postcolonialism during the process of analysing a literary text verbally or in an essay.
2	The graduate will be able to relate language structure to its functions in a literary text.
3	The graduate will be able to explain and generate ideas on literary texts or visual work such as films.
4	The graduate will be able to identify the language and the writing style of a wide range of authors, poets, and playwrights from different periods.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to explain the key terms and concepts associated with language, literature, and culture.
2	The graduate will be able to historically categorise various centuries or periods of time such as the Renaissance or the 20th century according to the literary, theoretical, social, and political developments reflected in literary texts.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to compare and contrast characteristics of different literary genres.
2	The graduate will be able to interpret literary works produced in various cultures with different ethnical background.
3	The graduate will be able to compare and contrast different periods of time such as the Middle Ages and the Victorian Era in accordance with their distinctive literary, theoretical, social, and political background verbally or in an essay.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to apply literary theories and develop argument of their own in the process of writing a research paper.
2	The graduate will be able to formulate a sophisticated argument/thesis in compliance with the ethical requirements needed to avoid plagiarism during the process of writing a research paper.
3	The graduate will be able to apply research skills to gather, organise, and present information skills in a research paper.
4	The graduate will be able to employ translation methods while translating a text from English to Turkish or vice versa.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to organise occupational and academic activities including meeting, seminars, and conferences.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to determine his or her own learning requirements and goals to develop sustainable attitude towards life-long learning.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to develop effective oral and written communication skills in English.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to appraise and criticise development of the social rights, democracy, social justice, gender and racial identity, cultural and ethical values.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	14	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	14	28
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	34	0	128