Decolonization and Democracy in Africa

CAS PO 574

  • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
  • Oral and/or Signed Communication
  • Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings

Course looks at comparative legacies of colonialism, race, and decolonization in North and Sub-Saharan Africa and their implications for democracy and inequality today. Focus on incorporating African scholars and voices in addressing comparative social science questions. Effective Fall 2025, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Oral and/or Signed Communication, Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Walton PLS 312B T 3:30 pm-6:15 pm

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