Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1SBU520Politics in Africa3+0+03714.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and International Relations (Non-Thesis)
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 learn about 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 and the importance of Africa 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 Associate Prof.Dr. Pelin Aliyev - pelin.aliyev@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources -
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Mensah, Charles & Özer, Mustafa. (2016). Africa's Economy: Trends, Challenges, Prospects and Potentials. International Journal of African and Asian Studies.
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Course Notes Regular attendance, preparation through assigned readings, and active participation in class discussions and activities are expected.
Students are required to observe academic integrity, respect diverse perspectives, properly acknowledge sources, and submit assignments
and presentations by the specified deadlines.
Documents Gordon Kerr. Kısa Afrika Tarihi. Çek. Mihriban Doğan. Say Yayınları. 2012.

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
Assignment 1 % 40
Project 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 12 8 96
Assignments 4 10 40
Presentation 4 7 28
Project 1 8 8
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7 217

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Students will be able to learn about African history.
2 Students will be able to have information about the political, economic and social structure of Africa.
3 Students will be able to understand the position of Africa in international politics.
4 Students will be able to have information about Turkey-Africa relations.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 First meeting, syllabus review, introduction - -
2 Africa in Prehistory, Antiquity, and the Middle Ages - -
3 Sub-Saharan Africa up to the 18th Century - -
4 Africa in the 19th Century - -
5 Colonial Rule in Africa - -
6 Nationalism and Independence in Africa - -
7 Africa Since Independence - -
8 Mid-term exam / Homework - -
9 Africa in the 21st Century - -
10 Democratization in Africa - -
11 Economic Structure in Africa - -
12 Africa in International Politics - -
13 Türkiye-Africa Relations Ön Okuma -
14 Africa’s Relations with the Great Powers
15 General Evaluation
16 Final Exam / Homework

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
All 5 5 5 5 1 2 2 1 3 4 1
C1 5 5 5 5 1 2 2 1 3 4 1
C2 5 5 5 5 1 2 2 1 3 4 1
C3 5 5 5 5 1 2 2 1 3 4 1
C4 5 5 5 5 1 2 2 1 3 4 1

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