The course explains the meaning and scope of Political Science; examines basic and introductory concepts in the discipline in order to equip the students with the appropriate tools for analysing African politics. It periodizes African politics: the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial eras, taking note of the nature of political institutions that were and still created and the political contestations and competitions. It explains how the development ideology and the interest(s) of each historical epoch have, in turn, shaped the conduct of African politics and the nature of political institutions such as the parliament, the political parties, and the conduct of elections. Finally, it examines the consequences of all this for democracy and development in Africa.

Summary of Course

This course [POL322], largely explores the basic methodologies adopted for comparative analysis and studies in the field of political science. Thus, the exposes students to an array of methods and approaches in the field of research in political science and more importantly, in the social science research.

Introduction To Mass Communication 1 (2Units):

Consideration of Mass Communication as a  sub-type of human communication and overview of the progress: Models and elements of communication.

1. Brief Overview of Course Objectives for [POL122CEP]

Course Description/Summary For [POL233 CEP]

This course examines the basic concepts, theories, and postulations of political economy. It goes beyond an introduction to the interdisciplinary nature of political economy, especially within the social sciences. It shall also attempt to apply the basic concepts and assumptions of political economy to the social, historical, political and economic realities in Africa/Nigeria.