The presence of African background communities in Australia has been accompanied by the emergence of African studies in the Australian context. This unit seeks to engage students in both local and global analysis of development and social change as they relate to contemporary Africa. It situates Africa's 'developmental trajectory amongst those of other developing world regions. It provides a base to critically explore various dimensions of development in Africa as a whole, particular regional blocs and particular countries. The unit also explores past and present trends in Africa's socioeconomic affairs in light of global and regional security and natural resource access and exploitation. Students will consider the salience of local communities' engagement with socioeconomic empowerment in light of changing North-South actors and their influence in the global development space.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.