Welcome to FRLA 8313, U.S., E.U, France and Africa. In this course, we will investigate the historic and
contemporary roles, attitudes and policies of the U.S., France and European Union toward the African
continent in the context of colonization and post-colonization, international relations, economic
initiatives and the play for global dominance. In equal measure, we will examine the
historic/contemporary responses and political movements of the African Union nations as they
establish their sovereignty and claim their rightful place as an emerging global power.
FRLA 8284A provides theoretical tools for research and analysis. We will scrutinize how policy decisions
of all four players have simultaneously shaped and responded to six key topics outlined in the class. Our
observations will aim to uncover alliances and common objectives as well as discord disjunction
between the French, E.U., American, and African Union nations.