Africa in International Relations

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.

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Course Details

Department(s): Political Science
Course Number: TBD
Role: Instructor of Record
Level: Undergraduate
Primary Instructor: Melissa Pavlik
Responsibilities Design and implement course, including syllabus, assignments, lectures, and exams. Provide weekly lectures and weekly discussion sections. Grade all assignments and exams.

Syllabus

Available upon request.