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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
SPOL2237-1  International relations in Africa
Duration :  30h SEM
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Political Sciences : International Relations, Professional focus, 1st yearToute l'année6
Master in Economical Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st yearToute l'année5
Master in Economical Sciences, didactic approach, 1st yearToute l'année5
Master in Economical Sciences, Professional Focus in Economic Policies and Analysis, 1st yearToute l'année5
Master in Anthropology, in-depth approach, 1st yearToute l'année3
Master in Population and Development studies, Research Focus, 1st yearToute l'année3
Master in Anthropology, Teaching Focus, 1st yearToute l'année3
Master in Anthropology, specialized approach in applied anthropology, 1st yearToute l'année3
Master in Population and Development Studies, Professional Focus in Population and Environment, 1st yearToute l'année3
Master en sciences de la population et du développement à finalité spécialisée en population et environnement, 1st yearToute l'année3
Holder(s) :  Bob Kabamba 
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  Study of the variables that determine the nature of international relations in Africa. The question of African unity. The problem of regional integration in Africa. Africa's relations with the major powers and the Third World. Discussion on the main problems of foreign policy in African countries. Analysis of three or four major contemporary problems in the domain of international relations in Africa.
Course objective :  To offer students a method and the knowledge to understand the events experienced in the continent of Africa. In particular, this course will allow students to take stock of this continent's economic marginalisation, the democratisation and construction of a State of Law, the issue of borders, the problem of criminal activity and the proliferation of conflicts, migratory issues and finally, Africa in the face of AIDS.
Prerequisites :  General knowledge of Africa
Organization :  Lessons last two hours. The exact times, as well as the location of the classes, will be specified in the timetable handed out at the beginning of the year.
Written notes :  Available

BAYART J-F., ELLIS S., HIBOU B. (1997), La Criminalisation de l'Etat en Afrique, Editions complexe, Espace international, Paris.

BOURMAUD D. (1997), La politique en Afrique, Montchrestien, Clefs politiques, Paris. BRUNEL S (2004), L'Afrique : Un continent en réserve de développement, Bréal, Paris

FONDATION ROI BAUDOUIN, MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES, Conflits en Afrique. Analyse des crises et pistes pour une prévention. Rapport de la commission "Régions africaines en crise", Coédition GRIP et Editions complexes. Brussels, 1997.

COQUERY-VIDROVITCH C, MONIOT H. Afrique noire. De 1800 à nos jours, Presses universitaires de France, Paris, 2005

ILIFFE J., Les Africains. Histoire d'un continent, Aubier, Cambrige University Press, Cambrige. 1995

HUGON PH, Géopolitique de l'Afrique, Armand Colin, Paris, 2006
Assessment :  The exam consists of an oral test on the course subject.
Contacts :  KAMAMBA Bob, Maître de conférences
Boulevard du Rectorat 7/bte 43
4000 LIEGE (SART-TILMAN)
Tél : 04/366 30 38
e-mail: bob.kamamba@skynet.be


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