2013-2014 Academic Catalog 
    
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2013-2014 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSCI 178 - South Africa: History and Contemporary Politics


The course acquaints students with the forces that have shaped the politics in contemporary South Africa. It examines colonialism, apartheid, African nationalism and the antiapartheid struggle, the role of African women, politics since the election of Mandela, the impact and politics of the HIV/AIDS crisis, South Africa’s economic and political role in the southern Africa region, and Western involvement in the country during apartheid and postapartheid eras.

Anticipated Terms Offered: Offered every other year.