International Relations Of Francophone West Africa

1. Analyze the historical context of French colonialism in West Africa.
2. Evaluate the impact of French policies on the socio-political and economic development of FWA.
3. Assess the role of regional organizations in promoting cooperation and integration in West Africa.
4. Examine the dynamics of security issues and military intervention in the region.
5. Critically assess the concept of the French Commonwealth and its implications for FWA.
6. Understand the complexities of post-colonial relations between France and FWA.

13 weeks, about 37 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: International Relations of French West Africa in the nineteenth century

   • Unit 1: Assimilation and Association in French West Africa (FWA) · 2 hours

     Read about the definition of assimilation and association.. Discuss the historical causes that brought about the assimilation and association policies. Identify the impact of assimilation and association on the traditional system in FWA..

2. Week 2Module 1: International Relations of French West Africa in the nineteenth century

   • Unit 2: France in West Africa in the nineteenth century · 2 hours

     Discuss the reasons for the deputation of French personnel in FWA.. Analyse the activities geared towards the protection of French interest.. Identify the challenges faced by French personnel..

3. Week 3Module 1: International Relations of French West Africa in the nineteenth century

   • Unit 3: Faidherbe's Second Governorship in French West Africa · 1.5 hours

     Study Faidherbe's role in protecting French interests in West Africa.. Analyze the diplomatic strategies employed by Faidherbe.. Examine the challenges faced during Faidherbe's governorship..

   • Unit 4: French Policy in Porto Novo · 1.5 hours

     Examine the reasons for French interest in Porto Novo.. Identify issues in the clash of British and French interest in West Africa.. Analyse factors that enable French success in Porto Novo..

4. Week 4Module 2: Colonial International Relations of French West Africa I

   • Unit 1: Colonial Economic Policy in French West Africa- The Cotton Example · 3 hours

     Identify the reasons for colonial interest in French West Africa.. Discuss the policies and methods used in colonial economic policy.. Analyse the effects and consequences of the policies..

5. Week 5Module 2: Colonial International Relations of French West Africa I

   • Unit 2: France and West Africa after World War II · 3 hours

     Identify France's African Policy after World War II.. Explain the forms of bilateral cooperation between France and West Africa.. Discuss issues of France's relations with West Africa..

6. Week 6Module 3: Colonial International Relations of French West Africa II

   • Unit 1: French Capital and Political Economy of French West Africa · 3 hours

     Discuss the effects of French capital in French West Africa.. Analyse the effects of French capital on Federalism in the region.. Examine the role of French capital in shaping the political economy..

7. Week 7Module 3: Colonial International Relations of French West Africa II

   • Unit 2: Implication of Urbanisation and Education in French West Africa · 3 hours

     Describe the French education system at the initial stage.. Discuss the implications of French education system on West African societies.. Analyse the impact of urbanization on FWA..

8. Week 8Module 3: Colonial International Relations of French West Africa II

   • Unit 3: Development of Political Parties in French West Africa · 3 hours

     Analyse the processes that accounted for the formation of political parties in FWA.. Discuss the dynamics in the operation of the political parties during the struggle for independence.. Examine the role of political parties in shaping post-colonial FWA..

9. Week 9Module 4: Post Independence International Relations of French West Africa I

   • Unit 1: Security Issues in French West Africa · 3 hours

     Identify the reasons for France's interest in security issues in FWA.. Analyse the forms of military intervention during the Cold War.. Discuss the effects of such intervention on the region..

10. Week 10Module 4: Post Independence International Relations of French West Africa I

    • Unit 2: Uranium Deal in Niger · 3 hours

      Explain the importance of Uranium to France's economy.. Identify the position of Niger in the Uranium deal.. Analyse the impact of the Uranium deal on Niger's development..

11. Week 11Module 4: Post Independence International Relations of French West Africa I

    • Unit 3: Formation of Regional Organisations in French West Africa · 3 hours

      Discuss the reasons for changes in the formation of regional organizations.. Explain the role of France in these changes.. Analyse the impact of regional organizations on FWA's development..

12. Week 12Module 4: Post Independence International Relations of French West Africa I

    • Unit 4: Origin of CEAO and West African Economy · 1.5 hours

      Analyse the nexus between the existence of CEAO and ECOWAS.. Identify the paradoxes that could not make CEAO absolutely independent.. Discuss the impact of CEAO on West African economy..

    • Unit 5: Franc Zone and CEAO · 1.5 hours

      Identify the role of the Franc Zone in the economy of French West Africa.. Discuss the reasons for change in CEAO's perception of ECOWAS.. Analyse the impact of the Franc Zone on CEAO's economic policies..

13. Week 13Module 5: Post Independence International Relations of French West Africa II

    • Unit 1: Origin of La Francophonie (French Commonwealth in West Africa) · 1.5 hours

      Discuss the international perspective to the operation of French Commonwealth.. Explain Senghor's role in emphasizing French Commonwealth in FWA.. Identify the impact of French Commonwealth in FWA..

    • Unit 2: Assimilation, Association and French Commonwealth in West Africa · 1.5 hours

      Discuss the relationship between trade unionism and French commonwealth in French West Africa.. Analyse the idea of French commonwealth in the developmental activities of French West Africa.. Examine the role of trade unions in shaping post-colonial FWA..