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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 Prof. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. RAHMAT ULLAH
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

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the basic theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.
2
2
Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.
3
3
List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.
0
2
Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.
3
3
Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.
4
2
Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.
4
3
Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.
5

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.
3
2
Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.
2
3
Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
2
2
To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.
1
2
Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.
3
2
Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.
5
3
Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.
1
2
To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.
5
3
Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.
0

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0