Course description

This course takes place in Lusaka, Zambia, and focuses on introducing students to the history and politics of Zambia and more broadly southern Africa. After having introduced students to some basic political and economic analysis of contemporary Africa, it will examine the history of European settlement in southern Africa, the liberation wars and the independence process, Apartheid in South Africa, and post-Apartheid democracy in South Africa.

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Previously offered classes

Winter 2024: Off campus

Section ID:GOVT 3394 001-LEC
Number:1168
Program:History and Politics of Southern Africa
Session:Summer Extra-session
Class dates:January 3-13, 2024
Final exam/project due:Saturday January 13, 9 AM - 12 PM / TBA (see Final exams)
Time / room:M-F 9 AM - 12 PM / TBA
Mode of instruction:In person
Credit:2
Grade:Student option
Instructor:Grovogui, S. (sng52)
Max. enroll:15
Notes:This class includes a 10-day trip to Zambia.
To enroll:See History and Politics of Southern Africa for enrollment information.