Information Package / Course Catalogue
Politics in Modern Africa
Course Code: SBK432
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The main objective of this course, which aims to provide an introduction to African politics, is to introduce students to the political dynamics of the African continent.

Course Content

The content of the course consists of the place of Africa as a region in international politics and the problems faced by African countries.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Süleyman DAL
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to define the political systems of African countries.
2.Ability to analyze political changes in Africa.
3.Ability to systematically convey current developments in the African continent in written and oral form.
4.To be able to analyze the relationship between state-society-international society dynamics in African politics.
5.Ability to define the countries in the African continent and the basic socio-economic and political dynamics of these countries.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ermağan, İsmail vd.(Ed.) (2024). Dünya Siyasetinde Afrika-10. Ankara: Nobel Yay.
2.Thomson, Alex. (2010). An Introduction to African Politics. NY: Routledge.
3.Şahin, Güngör. (2024). Küresel Politikalarda Afrika: Rekabet ve İş birliği. İstanbul: MSÜ Yay.
4.Özcan, Azmi. (Ed.) (2014). Sömürgecilik Tarihi (Afrika-Asya). Eskişehir: Anadolu Üni. Yay.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction: Course Introduction and Course Overview
Week 2 - Theoretical
Africa Before Colonialism
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Slave Trade and European Influence on Africa
Week 4 - Theoretical
Nationalism and Independence
Week 5 - Theoretical
African State System
Week 6 - Theoretical
Identity Politics: Ethnicity, Class, and Religion
Week 7 - Theoretical
Political Economy of African States
Week 8 - Theoretical
Africa's International Relations
Week 9 - Theoretical
Conflict and War
Week 10 - Theoretical
Transformation of Regimes
Week 11 - Theoretical
Social Policies in Africa
Week 12 - Theoretical
African Union
Week 13 - Theoretical
Regional Integration in Africa
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development and Environment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Assignment1%10
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
3
3
2
3
2
OÇ-2
2
2
2
3
2
OÇ-3
2
3
3
2
2
OÇ-4
3
2
2
3
2
OÇ-5
2
2
2
3
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026