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International Relations In Southern Africa

This course provides an overview of Southern Africa in global politics. It explores the concept of global politics and the location of Southern Africa, delving into the history and political economy of apartheid in South Africa. The course analyzes the roles of South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho, and Botswana in global politics, examining international organizations, political economy, globalization, and the impact of HIV/AIDS on the region's future.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Southern AfricaGlobal PoliticsApartheidInternational RelationsPolitical Economy

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Global Politics

2

Southern Africa

3

Apartheid

4

International Relations

5

Political Economy

6

Colonialism

7

Liberation Struggles

8

Regional Integration

9

Economic Development

10

HIV/AIDS

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

computer-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The Concept of Global Politics and the Location of Southern Africa

2h

Unit 1: The Concept of Global Politics and Definition of some Terms

2 study hours
  • •Define politics, global politics, international relations, national interest, and foreign policy.
  • •Identify the forces that drive global politics.
  • •Understand the concepts of power, authority, democracy, racism, fascism, capitalism, socialism, communism, and imperialism.
Week
2

Module 1: The Concept of Global Politics and the Location of Southern Africa

2h

Unit 2: The World and the African Continent

2 study hours
  • •Define the world and list all the continents.
  • •Enumerate all the regions in Africa and list the countries in each region.
  • •Understand the difference between South Africa and Southern Africa.
  • •List all the countries in Southern Africa.
Week
3

Module 1: The Concept of Global Politics and the Location of Southern Africa

2h

Unit 3: General Overview of Southern Africa

2 study hours
  • •Define Southern Africa from various perspectives (SACU, SADC, geographical).
  • •Discuss the controversy of defining Southern Africa.
  • •Explain the geography, political economy, environment, culture, and people of Southern Africa.
Week
4

Module 1: The Concept of Global Politics and the Location of Southern Africa

2h

Unit 4: Southern Africans and the Advent of Colonialism

2 study hours
  • •Appreciate important historical events and processes relating to the peoples of Southern Africa.
  • •Analyze the social and political context of the region from the Stone Age through to the mid-nineteenth century.
  • •Understand the impact of colonialism on Southern Africa.
Week
5

Module 1: The Concept of Global Politics and the Location of Southern Africa

2h

Unit 5: Theoretical Framework of Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Understand the significance of theoretical clarity in political analysis.
  • •Explain the relevance of the political economy approach in the study of Southern Africa in global politics.
  • •Analyze Southern Africa in global politics using a theoretical framework.
Week
6

Module 2: History and Political Economy of Apartheid in South Africa

2h

Unit 1: Apartheid: Concept, Background and History

2 study hours
  • •Define the concept of apartheid.
  • •Discuss the epigenesis of the concept of apartheid.
  • •Situate the concept of apartheid within the wider perspective of global politics.
  • •Examine the concept of apartheid in historical context.
Week
7

Module 2: History and Political Economy of Apartheid in South Africa

2h

Unit 2: Apartheid: The Contradictions of the Policy

2 study hours
  • •Identify the concept of Afrikaner.
  • •Explain the meaning and dimensions of racism in apartheid enclave.
  • •Describe some of the oppressive, suppressive, and repressive policies of the apartheid regime.
  • •Analyze the contradictions inherent in the justification of apartheid.
Week
8

Module 2: History and Political Economy of Apartheid in South Africa

2h

Unit 3: Apartheid: The Logic and the Political Economy

2 study hours
  • •Identify the logic of apartheid policy.
  • •Describe the political economy of the apartheid policy.
  • •Differentiate the relationship between apartheid policy and global politics in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s.
Week
9

Module 2: History and Political Economy of Apartheid in South Africa

2h

Unit 4: Apartheid: The Dialectics of Liberation Struggle

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the basic steps to liberation and freedom in South Africa.
  • •Explain why the Western powers supported apartheid in the period of 1960s but later changed their minds in 1980s.
  • •Identify some of the reforms in the last days of apartheid regime.
Week
10

Module 2: History and Political Economy of Apartheid in South Africa

2h

Unit 5: South Africa, Southern Africa and Global Politics

2 study hours
  • •State the instruments of capability available to state actors in the international system.
  • •Explain how these instruments enable states to pursue foreign policy objectives in global politics.
  • •Analyze the role of South Africa, Southern Africa, and global politics.
Week
11

Module 3: Southern Africa in Global Politics: Analysing Republic of South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho and Botswana

2h

Unit 1: Republic of South Africa

2 study hours
  • •Identify the domestic structure of the Republic of South Africa.
  • •Discuss the Republic of South Africa's role in the international system.
  • •Analyze the Republic of South Africa in global politics.
Week
12

Module 3: Southern Africa in Global Politics: Analysing Republic of South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho and Botswana

4h

Unit 2: Namibia

2 study hours
  • •Give a general overview of Namibia.
  • •Discuss the place of Namibia in global politics.
  • •Analyze Namibia in global politics.

Unit 3: Swaziland

2 study hours
  • •Give a general overview of Swaziland.
  • •Highlight the role of Swaziland in global politics.
  • •Analyze Swaziland in global politics.
Week
13

Module 3: Southern Africa in Global Politics: Analysing Republic of South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho and Botswana

4h

Unit 4: Lesotho

2 study hours
  • •Give a general overview of Lesotho.
  • •Discuss the role of Lesotho in global politics.
  • •Analyze Lesotho in global politics.

Unit 5: Botswana

2 study hours
  • •Give a general overview of Botswana.
  • •Discuss the role of Botswana in global politics.
  • •Analyze Botswana in global politics.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review key concepts and definitions from Units 1-5 in Module 1.

2

Create timelines of major events related to apartheid from Module 2.

3

Compare and contrast the political and economic systems of South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho, and Botswana (Module 3).

4

Analyze the impact of HIV/AIDS on Southern Africa's development (Module 4).

5

Evaluate the role of SADC and SACU in promoting regional integration (Module 4).

6

Apply the political economy framework to analyze specific issues in Southern Africa.

7

Practice answering essay questions on key topics from each module.

8

Review all self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked assignments (TMAs).

9

Focus on understanding the historical context and theoretical frameworks presented in the course.

10

Create concept maps linking key themes and concepts across different modules.

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