ITSF Y4160 Human Rights in Africa. This is a Teachers College course. For more detailed course information, please go to the Teachers College Schedule of Classes at: http://www.tc.columbia.edu/tc-schedule/schdsearch.cgi SIPA: Africa. SIPA: Electives.

ITSF Y4199y (Section 2) Islam & Politics in Africa 3 pts.

This is a Teachers College course.

For more detailed course information, please go to the Teachers College Schedule of Classes at: http://www.tc.columbia.edu/tc-schedule/schdsearch.cgi SIPA: Africa. SIPA: Electives.

ENVP U6260y Climate Change in Africa 3 pts.Not offered in 2012-2013. Anthropogenic climate change is fast becoming the pivotal issue of our time. Excessive carbon emissions in our atmosphere have begun to change the global climate and researchers predict more drastic changes in the future. Climate change is characterized not only by global warming but also by changing patterns of precipitation, temperature extremes, increased frequency of tropical storms, and rising sea level. These changes will have dramatic impacts on social development worldwide. Climate change may aggravate existing problems in the developing world, including overuse of natural resources and overpopulation. Africa in particular is projected to suffer more from anthropogenic climate change than any other region of the world, despite having contributed least to its causes. This is not so much or not only because climate change will manifest itself in more extreme form in Africa, but rather because Africa is more vulnerable. Therefore, though climate problems are inherently global in nature, they are of particular relevance to policy makers in Africa. This course will address the impact of climate change in Africa in two parts. The first half of the course will provide the global context for climate change adaptation in Africa, with readings from the 4th Assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and discussion of global mechanisms in adaptation to climate change. The 4th Assessment report of the IPCC details the climate changes researchers have already observed worldwide. The report also assesses the probable causes of these changes and offers projections of future climate change. Additionally, IPCC researchers propose strategies to mitigate climate change effects on communities and nations while pursuing sustainable development.The second half of the course will focus on the environmental policy challenges facing Africa through a case study - the long-term drought experienced in the Sahel since the late 1960's. SIPA: Africa. SIPA: EPD. SIPA: E&E- IEMP. SIPA: E&E- Environment Policy.

INAF U6161y African Institutions in a Changing Regional & Global Security Environment The course will analyze the current political context - the opportunities as well as the constraints - facing the African Union and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs). We will examine key challenges facing African institutions and leaders including developing the tools for good governance, dealing with the illegal exploitation of natural resources, conflict resolution, protection of human rights, and strengthening humanitarian response (e.g. protection of women and children in conflict zones). African states have the potential to benefit from globalization but are also challenged by both old and new global trading patterns from which in many areas they are still marginalized. Recognizing and overcoming these constraints represents a major challenge for Africa's leaders and civil society representatives as well as their external partners - the United Nations, the European Union, and major bilateral donors. SIPA: Africa. SIPA: Intl Org.

INAF U6163y Political Economy of African Development 3 pts. This course focuses on economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa from a political economy perspective. It is divided into three sections. The first section examines the broad economic trends, policies and strategies of the past 50 years. The Washington Consensus and the "lost decades" are examined in some detail. The focus of this part is on economic growth and structural change, notably the controversies around economic policies and institutions. In the second section the course turns to socioeconomic dimensions and aspects of development including poverty, inequality, employment, health, education, and gender. The final section concludes with an examination of the implications of climate change, debates around foreign aid and an overview of what we have learned. Some readings are to be finalized. SIPA: Africa. SIPA: EPD.

INAF U6166y African Institutions 1.5 pts. The course seeks to give you the perspective and analytical capability to deal with in-depth consideration of the complex challenges facing Africa's regional and sub-regional institutions. In particular, the course aims to enable you: a) to acquire knowledge and understanding of the recent history and contemporary developments of selected African organizations; and b) to examine the context and consequences of current and emerging global political and economic challenges for African institutions. The course will seek to challenge you to approach these issues through the prism of African and international decision-makers, and to be able to offer them policy relevant recommendations. SIPA: Africa. SIPA: Intl Org. SIPA: Short Courses.

INAF U6497y Humanitarian Crisis-East Congo 1 pt. The overall aim of the course is to help students to understand the situation in Eastern Congo and how humanitarian organizations intervene. Upon completing this course students should: 1. Understand the historical development and current status of the conflict in Eastern Congo. 2. Be familiar with the basic operations, dilemmas, as well as achievements and shortcomings of several humanitarian NGOs active in Eastern Congo. 3. Understand the breakdown of state or better administrative institutions, in particular the education and health systems. SIPA: Africa. SIPA: EPD. SIPA: Human Rights. SIPA: Humanitarian Affairs. SIPA: UN Studies. SIPA: Short Courses.

INAF U8507x The Security Council and Peacekeeping in Africa in the 21st Century 3 pts. Instructor Permission Required This course will focus on the role of the Security Council (SC) as a decision making body in the establishment and conduct of peace keeping operations in Africa in the post cold war period. It will examine the multiple factors, which come into play in the authorization of peace keeping operations by the SC. It will provide an understanding of the political dynamics and practical diplomacy of the international system as it applies to Africa. The course will analyze the current political context, in which conflicts in Africa are bound to happen in the future. It will examine the reorientation of the UN's attention towards issues like terrorism, Middle East, Iraq and Afghanistan and WMD. Will Africa be the poor parent and remain outside the intervention zone? Instructor permission is required to register for this course. Please go to: http://sipa.columbia.edu/academics/sipa_registration/instructions.html for instructions. SIPA: MIA- Interstate Relations. SIPA: Africa. SIPA: EPD. SIPA: Intl Org. SIPA: ISP. SIPA: ICR. SIPA: UN Studies.

REGN U6400x (Section 1) Democracy, Citizenship and Leadership in Africa This collaborative course in African Studies combines the expertise of professors from Columbia University and two top universities in Paris, Sciences Po and Paris 1 Sorbonne, to explore key notions of democracy, citizenship, and leadership in African contexts. Topics include: political coups and violent conflict; democracy and citizenship; leadership and state building in post-conflict settings; politics of human rights and foreign intervention. All lectures are case-study specific and will be provided by leading experts in the field of African Studies in New York and Paris. SIPA: Africa.

SIPA U0030x and y (Section 1) Regional Specialization: Africa All SIPA candidates are required to register for one of the specializations in each semester of matriculation at SIPA. The regional specialization registration will be for zero academic credits and will not affect or be affected by fees or financial charges. SIPA: Africa.

LAW L6211x or y African Law & Development 3 pts. This is a Law School course.

For more detailed course information, please go to the Law School Curriculum Guide at: http://www.law.columbia.edu/courses/search SIPA: Africa. SIPA: Electives.