GOVT155 CM - Social and Political Change in Africa

This seminar uses in-depth case studies of Burundi and Rwanda to understand deep dynamics of state-building, identity, development, and conflict in post-colonial Africa. The course is also interested in understanding agency-how people respond to these large processes, and how they find survival, meaning, and opportunity within them.

Prerequisite: At least one other government/political science course, preferably GOVT 060 CM, Comparative Politics, or equivalent. Courses in sociology or anthropology also highly relevant.

Offered: Every other year

Credit: 1

Course Number: GOVT155 CM