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GEOG0226A-S16

Geopolitics of Africa

Geopolitics of Sub-Saharan Africa
In this course students will be introduced to geographies of Sub-Saharan Africa, a vast region containing dozens of states and extraordinary ecological, cultural, and political diversity. Students will learn about the basic physical and human geography of Africa and discover the historical and contemporary political geography of Sub-Saharan Africa. Following a regional orientation, we will compare and contrast case studies to explore key themes: 1) Borders, territories, and populations; 2) Land and identity; 3) Resource politics; 4) Aid, trade, and development; and 5) Cities and power. Drawing these themes together, we will conclude with a group exercise simulating negotiation over natural resources in East Africa. 3 hrs, lect.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
21949
Subject Code:
GEOG
Course Number:
0226
Section Identifier:
A

Course

GEOG 0226

All Sections in Spring 2016

Spring 2016

GEOG0226A-S16 Lecture (Rodd)