Africa in International Relations
Wesleyan University, Spring 2026
This course contextualizes the African continent in International Relations, and provides an overview of the many ways (especially sub-Saharan) African states engage with foreign countries, with international institutions, and with each other, from colonial times to the present. Topics include colonialism, trade, aid and structural adjustment programs, sovereign debt, international and regional organizations and blocs, security arrangements, and African states' roles in ongoing international climate governance.
Teaching Evaluations
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Department(s): Government
Course Number: GOVT 324
Role: Instructor of Record
Level: Undergraduate
Primary Instructor: Melissa Pavlik
Responsibilities All aspects of course design, implementation, and grading.
Syllabus
Available upon request.