POL SCI 151A

African Politics: Government and Politics of Africa

Political Science · 4 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)

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Designed for juniors/seniors. Comparative study of government and politics in contemporary Africa, with special attention to state/society relations, interaction of politics and economic development, political institutions, and conflict and conflict resolution.

Letter grading.

When it runs

Winter 2026
Fall 2026

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