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Political science 220


 
Module code STL 220
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Humanities
Module content

Political dynamics (Macro)
A theoretical basis and framework is provided for the description, analysis and classification of political and policy problems. The emphasis is on the nature of the state, governance and conflict in Africa. Amongst others a study is made of the issues of colonialism and post-colonialism, democratisation, authoritarianism and the development of the state in Africa, in the context of a globalising world.
Module credits 20.00
Service modules Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Prerequisites PTO 111(GS), PTO 120(GS), STL 210(GS)
Contact time 3 lectures per week
Language of tuition English
Academic organisation Political Sciences
Period of presentation Semester 2
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