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. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
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	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.

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