Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7PSIR461History, Politics and Society in Africa3+0+03610.12.2024
Course Details
Language of Instruction French
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and International Relations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to gain insight into the political, economic, and social developments in African countries.
Course Content This course focuses on the brief history of Africa, the political, economic, and social structures of African countries, as well as Africa's significance in international politics.
Course Methods and Techniques This course will be taught in lecture and discussion format.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Pelin Aliyev pelin.aliyev@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Bell, P. M. H. & Gilbert, M. (2023). The World Since 1945. Bloomsbury Publishing.
European Parliament, “State of democracy in sub-Saharan Africa”, 2021, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2021/690647/EPRS_BRI(2021)690647_EN.pdf-
Harman, S., & Brown, W. (2013). In from the margins? The changing place of Africa in International Relations. International Affairs (Royal Institute of International Affairs 1944-), 89(1), 69–87. http://www.jstor.org/stable/23479334
Kerr, G. (2011). A Short History of Africa. Oldcastle Books.
Lynch, G. & Crawford, G, “Democratization in Africa 1990–2010: an assessment”, Democratization, 18:2, 2011, p. 275-310.
Mensah, C. & Özer, M. (2016). Africa's Economy: Trends, Challenges, Prospects and Potentials. International Journal of African and Asian Studies. 26.
Sıradağ, A. (2018) Turkey-Africa alliance: Evolving patterns in security relations, African Security Review, 27:3-4, 308-325.
Taylor, Ian, 'Africa’s international relations', African Politics: A Very Short Introduction, Very Short Introductions (Oxford, 2018; online edn, Oxford Academic, 27 Sept. 2018), https://doi.org/10.1093/actrade/9780198806578.003.0009
Course Notes Attendance is compulsory.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 10
Practice 3 % 30
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
5
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Assignments 15 5 75
Presentation 3 10 30
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 15 15
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 180

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Students will gain knowledge about African history.
2 Students will acquire an understanding of Africa's political, economic, and social structures.
3 Students will be able to comprehend Africa's position in international politics.
4 Students will gain insight into Türkiye-Africa relations.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 First meeting, course introduction, syllabus review - -
2 Africa in Prehistory, Antiquity, and the Middle Ages Kerr, G. (2011). A Short History of Africa. Oldcastle Books. Kerr, G. (2011). A Short History of Africa. Oldcastle Books.
3 Sub-Saharan Africa Until the 18th Century Kerr, G. (2011). A Short History of Africa. Oldcastle Books. Kerr, G. (2011). A Short History of Africa. Oldcastle Books.
4 Africa in the 19th Century Kerr, G. (2011). A Short History of Africa. Oldcastle Books. Kerr, G. (2011). A Short History of Africa. Oldcastle Books.
5 Colonial Rule in Africa Kerr, G. (2011). A Short History of Africa. Oldcastle Books. Kerr, G. (2011). A Short History of Africa. Oldcastle Books.
6 Nationalism and Independence Kerr, G. (2011). A Short History of Africa. Oldcastle Books. Kerr, G. (2011). A Short History of Africa. Oldcastle Books.
7 Africa Since Independence Kerr, G. (2011). A Short History of Africa. Oldcastle Books. Kerr, G. (2011). A Short History of Africa. Oldcastle Books.
8 Mid-term Exam - -
9 Africa in the 21st Century Kerr, G. (2011). A Short History of Africa. Oldcastle Books. Kerr, G. (2011). A Short History of Africa. Oldcastle Books.
10 Democratization in Africa -European Parliament, “State of democracy in sub-Saharan Africa”, 2021, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2021/690647/EPRS_BRI(2021)690647_EN.pdf- - Lynch, G. & Crawford, G, “Democratization in Africa 1990–2010: an assessment”, Democratization, 18:2, 2011, p. 275-310. -European Parliament, “State of democracy in sub-Saharan Africa”, 2021, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2021/690647/EPRS_BRI(2021)690647_EN.pdf- - Lynch, G. & Crawford, G, “Democratization in Africa 1990–2010: an assessment”, Democratization, 18:2, 2011, p. 275-310.
11 Economic Structure in Africa Mensah, C. & Özer, M. (2016). Africa's Economy: Trends, Challenges, Prospects and Potentials. International Journal of African and Asian Studies. 26. Mensah, C. & Özer, M. (2016). Africa's Economy: Trends, Challenges, Prospects and Potentials. International Journal of African and Asian Studies. 26.
12 Africa in International Politics-1 Harman, S., & Brown, W. (2013). In from the margins? The changing place of Africa in International Relations. International Affairs (Royal Institute of International Affairs 1944-), 89(1), 69–87. http://www.jstor.org/stable/23479334 Harman, S., & Brown, W. (2013). In from the margins? The changing place of Africa in International Relations. International Affairs (Royal Institute of International Affairs 1944-), 89(1), 69–87. http://www.jstor.org/stable/23479334
13 Africa in International Politics-2 Taylor, Ian, 'Africa’s international relations', African Politics: A Very Short Introduction, Very Short Introductions (Oxford, 2018; online edn, Oxford Academic, 27 Sept. 2018), https://doi.org/10.1093/actrade/9780198806578.003.0009 Taylor, Ian, 'Africa’s international relations', African Politics: A Very Short Introduction, Very Short Introductions (Oxford, 2018; online edn, Oxford Academic, 27 Sept. 2018), https://doi.org/10.1093/actrade/9780198806578.003.0009
14 Türkiye-Africa Relations Sıradağ, A. (2018) Turkey-Africa alliance: Evolving patterns in security relations, African Security Review, 27:3-4, 308-325. Sıradağ, A. (2018) Turkey-Africa alliance: Evolving patterns in security relations, African Security Review, 27:3-4, 308-325.
15 General Evaluation - -
16 Final Exam - -

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 1 1 1
C1 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 1 1 1
C2 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 1 1 1
C3 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 1 1 1
C4 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 1 1 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant