University of Ghana * Department of Political Science* Course Catalogue

Friday, 1 March 2019

COURSE OUTLINE AND READING LIST FOR POLI:456 NGOS AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA, 2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEAR.

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

SEMESTER 2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code and Title: NGOS AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA

Course Credit : 3 Credits

Lecture Period(s) and Venue: 09:30-11:20 hrs GMT(JQB 23)

Prerequisites: Not Applicable

Course Instructor :

Lloyd G. Adu Amoah, Ph.D.
Office Location: Department of Political Science, Room 15
Office Hours : Mondays-13:00hrs-14:30hrs
E-mail: lgamoah@ug.edu.gh

Graduate Assistant: Mr.Frank Bitafir Ijon(Ph.D Candidate)

Course Overview

The 1980s were marked by an increased movement of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) into Africa. These NGOs have undertaken activities spanning the corporate, security, charity, academic, economic and policy sectors among others. As a consequence NGOs have come to play so pervasive and critical a role on the continent that they seem to have usurped vital responsibilities of the state including the provision of basic necessities of life - potable water, security, health, etc. The presence and activities of NGOs raise worrying queries about weak state capacity in Africa which has allowed NGOs to fill the vacuum created.

While NGOs, have made some contributions to Africa’s development, a needling question arises on whether NGOs have the magic wand to turn the continent’s development around. Some have argued that only African states can engineer their own development and not NGOs. At best, what NGOs can do is to play a complementary role as African states pursue and control their own development agenda.

This course is designed to critically examine the arguments raised above regarding the contributions of NGOs to the continent’s development. Many questions are implicated in this unpacking:

-what conditions catalyzed the movement of NGOs into Africa?

- which theories underpin and frame NGO studies and Government-NGO relations?

- should NGOs be a key part of Africa’s development strategy?

- should there be limits for NGO activity in Africa?

These questions among others will be engaged in order to provide students with wide ranging perspectives on the nexus between NGOs and African development in contemporary times.

Course Objective/Goals:

The Course will attempt to expose students to:

1. the contested nature of the idea of development.

2. the historical context within which NGOs emerged and the theoretical conceptions which shaped this at the global and continental levels.

3. the practical workings, strengths and weakness of NGOs as agents of development in Africa.

Learning Outcomes

The Course seeks:

1. To improve critical thinking via reading, reflection, critique, analysis and synthesis and exercising the ability to contemplate from multiple and even disparate lenses and frameworks.

2. To develop strong communication skills, both verbal and written, by closely engaging assigned texts, participating in discussions, self -directed research, and presenting to the class.

3. The acquisition of Group work and field research skills.

Course Delivery

There would be 13 weeks of Lectures(infused with multimedia if and when the technology in the class effectively allows this) and students must endeavour to attend lectures regularly. Course Preparation Assignments (CPAs) are directed at ensuring that students read and reflect(individually or in groups) on the texts and cases assigned for the class and serve as preparation for class discussions. CPAs will involve write ups on assigned texts and case reflections based on rubrics provided by the instructor. These will be graded (in addition to other forms of assessments) and be part of your 30% interim assessment. This course involves 1 Group Work Research involving field trips, in-class presentation and a Report. The details will be provided. Pop Quizzes (unannounced in-class tests) will be used as and when necessary. Sakai(the University of Ghana academic information portal) will be used extensively for post reading materials, lists, announcements etc.

Plagiarism policy

The integrity of the classes offered by any academic institution solidifies the foundation of its mission and cannot be sacrificed for expediency, ignorance, or blatant fraud. Therefore, rigorous standards of academic integrity in all aspects and assignments of this course will be enforced. For the detailed policy of the University of Ghana regarding the definitions of acts considered to fall under academic dishonesty and possible ensuing sanctions, please see the Plagiarism Policy here….. In case you have any questions about possibly improper research citations or references, or any other activity that may be interpreted as an attempt at academic dishonesty, please see the professor before the assignment is due to discuss the matter.

Assessment Instruments

CPAs 15 %

Group Work 15 %

Final Exam 70 %

Grading Scale

Kindly Refer to Undergraduate Handbook.

Reading Materials[2]

Week 1-7

Adrian, L. “Bringing Politics Back In: Towards Model of the Developmental State”, The Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 31, Issue 3 (Feb 1995) pp. 400-425.

Bacon, F. (1860), “Novum Organum,” in Charles Hirschfeld, ed., Classics of Western Civilization, New York: Harcourt, Brace and World, Inc.p.1-13.

Brautigam, D. (1996) “State Capacity and Effective Governance” in Ndulu, B. (eds.) Agenda for Africa’s Economic Renewal (Oxford: Transaction Publishers) pp. 81-105.

Condorcet, A. N. (1955). “The Progress of the Human Mind” in Charles Hirschfeld, ed., Classics of Western Civilization, New York: Harcourt, Brace and World, Inc.p.209-232.

Desai, V. (2014) The Role of non-governmental organizations. In Desai, V. and Potter, R.B. (eds.) The Companion to Development Studies, 3^nd Ed, (London: Routledge) pp. 568-573.

Diop, C.A. (1978). Black Africa: the Economic and Cultural Basis of a Federated State. -Illinois, Chicago and Trenton, New Jersey: Lawrence Hill Books. Chapter 1.

Lockwood, M. The State They’re In, 2^nd Ed. (Warwickshire: Practical Action Publishing) pp. 1-45.

Lubeck, P. “The Crisis of African Development: Conflicting Interpretations and Resolutions.” Annual Review of Sociology 18: 519-540.

Mazrui, A.The African Condition(London: Helnemann).

McNulty, M.L.(1995) “The Contemporary Map of Africa,” in Africa, edited by Phyllis M. Martin and Patrick O’Meara. Bloomingdale: Indiana University Press.

Rugendyke, B. (2014) Non-government public action networks and global policy processes. In Desai, V. and Potter, R.B. (eds.) The Companion to Development Studies, 3^nd Ed, (London: Routledge) pp. 573-578.

Willets, P.(2011). Non-Governmental Organizations in World Politics. London, New York: Routledge. Chapter 4. Chapter 1.

Week 7-13

Amoah, L.G.A.(2011).Public Policy Formation in Africa in the Wake of the Global financial Meltdown: Building Blocks for a New Mind in a Multi-polar World. In African Engagements: Africa negotiating an emerging multipolar world. Edited by T. Dietz, K. Havnevik, M. Kaag, and T. Oestigaard. Leiden and Boston, MA: Brill.http://www.brill.nl/african-engagements.

Amoah, L.G.A.(2013).Private Think Tanks, International Networks and Public Policy Formation in a democratizing Ghana (1980-2010): An Exploratory Interrogation(Technical Research Report, Institute for Social, Statistical and Economic Research, University of Ghana, Legon, 2013, ISSER).

Amoah, L.G.A.(2010).Mainstreaming or Caricaturing Gender in a democratizing Ghana? The Gender “Movement” in search of Results and Authenticity. Paper presented at the 2010 National Gender Forum organized by Ghana Research and Advocacy Programe (G-RAP).

Katsriku, B. and Oquaye, M. (1996) Government and NGO Relations in Ghana Accra:Friedrich Ebert Foundation

Kishwar, M.P. (2014) Feminism and feminist issues in the South: A critique of the “development” paradigm.In Desai, V. and Potter, R.B. (eds.) The Companion to Development Studies, 3^nd Ed, (London: Routledge) pp. 402-407.

Willets, P.(2011). Non-Governmental Organizations in World Politics. London, New York: Routledge. Chapter 4.

Puplampu, K.P. and Tettey, W.J. “State-NGO Relations in an Era of Globalisation: The Implication for Agricultural Development in Africa” Review of African Political Economy Vol. 27, No. 84 (June 2000) pp.251-272.

Course Delivery Schedule

Course Title	Non-Governmental Organizations and Development in Africa
Course Code	Poli 456
Lecturer	Dr. Lloyd G. Adu Amoah
Assessment	A series of assessments will constitute 30% of the overall assessment of the course. The final examination will constitute 70% of overall assessment.
Week No.	Date	Lecture Topics	Venue
1	8^th Feb., 2019	§ Course admin. Issues § Overview of syllabus § Just what is Development?-Classical and Contemporary debates( I)	JQB23
2	15^th Feb., 2019	Just what is Development?-Classical and Contemporary debates (II)	JQB23
3	22^st Feb.,2019	The African Development Context	JQB23
4	1^st March , 2019	Just what are NGOs?-History, Conceptual and Definitional Debates	JQB23
5	8^th March., 2019	Emergence of NGOs in Africa-Theoretical Issues[Governance and Good Governance]	JQB23
6	15^th March,2019	Emergence of NGOs in Africa-The Political-Economy	JQB23
7	22^nd March,2019	African NGOs and NGOs in Africa	JQB23
8	29^th March,2019	African Development and NGOs(Problem Discovery and Response Group Work)-Economic Issues	JQB23
9	5^th April, 2019	African Development and NGOs(Problem Discovery and Response Group Work)-Governance Issues	JQB23
10	12^th April, 2019	African Development and NGOs(Problem Discovery and Response Group Work)-Gender Issues	JQB23
11	19^th April, 2019	African Development and NGOs(Problem Discovery and Response Group Work )-Information Communication Technology Issues	JQB23
12	26^th April, 2019	African Development and NGOs-Critiques	JQB23
13	3^rd May, 2019	African Development and NGOs-What Next?	JQB23
14	6^th May , 2019	Revision Week	Free

[1] This syllabus is not cast in stone. The instructor reserves the right to alter content as an when the need arises.

[2] This includes texts that will be assigned.

COURSE OUTLINE AND READING LIST FOR POLI 342: MODERN WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT., 2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEAR.

Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh &N-L. Kuditchar; POLI 342/2018-2019; SEMESTER 2 Page 1 of 4 (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED) DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES SECOND SEMESTER 2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEAR COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE CODE AND TITLE: POLI 342: MODERN WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT.

Number of Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Period and Venue: Main Campus: • Group A: JQB 22; Tuesdays, 07:30 am-09:20 am. • Group B: NNB3; Fridays, 07:30am-09:20am. City Campus:_____________________ Particulars of Course Instructors 1. Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh Office Location: Room 13 Department of Political Science Office Hours:…Friday-3pm-5pm; by appointment via email. E-mail address: eaggrey-darkoh@ug.edu.gh or eadarkoh@yahoo.com 2. Nene-Lomotey Kuditchar Office Location: Room 14 Department of Political Science Office Hours: Monday 12 noon-2 pm; Thursdays 3pm-4pm; by appointment via email. E-mail address: nkuditchar@ug.edu.gh

Course Overview

Modern Western Political Thought just like the Ancient and Medieval Political Thought discussed in the first semester covers the writings of different political philosophers whose postulations cover areas such as politics, religion, economics, governance, dictatorship, monarchy, tyranny and many others. The course provides historical and analytical study of the works of some selected Modern Western Political thinkers. These philosophers include: Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh &N-L. Kuditchar; POLI 342/2018-2019; SEMESTER 2 Page 2 of 4 Machiavelli (the Discourses on the Book of Livy), Thomas Hobbes (the Leviathan), John Locke (the Second treatise of Government), Jean Jacques-Rousseau (On the Social Contract, Discourse on the origin and Foundations of Inequality among Men. Others are John Stuart Mill (On Liberty, and the Subjection of Women) and Martin Luther King, Jr. (Letter from Birmingham Jail). These philosophers continue to speak to us lucidly. The varied writings of these philosophers deal with issues concerning human existence and were necessitated by the fact that over the years, man has tried through several mechanisms to understand his environment, society, state and nation. In their totality, these environment, society, state and nation—constitute the dynamics as well as the complexities of political life and mankind’s existence.

Course Objective/Goals

At the end of the course students should be able to do : • Demonstrate a firm grasp of the main themes of the selected political thinkers. • Outline the main tenets of the enlightenment. • Appreciate the theoretical postulations and the controversies surrounding the western political thought. • Explain the implications of the ideas of these western political thinkers on current political behaviour. Course Delivery It is mandatory for students to attend all lectures and tutorial sessions. Students, in addition to this, are required to thoroughly read all recommended texts and to actively participate in class discussions.

Plagiarism

The Statutes of the University of Ghana, 41(1) (d) defines plagiarism as an attempt to present the idea or work of another without credit of authorship. It also means the reuse of one’s own work without suitable acknowledgement. This is referred to as self-plagiarism, text recycling and salami publishing. Such activities constitute academic fraud or theft and thus a breach ethical, pedagogical and legal norms. Plagiarism in any form is offensive and shall be treated as a serious wrongdoing. Appropriate sanctions, as stipulated in the Plagiarism Policy of the University of Ghana, will be applied when any student is found to have violated the policy. In line with this, all class assignments will be subjected to verification checks using two different plagiarism check software. Please follow the link http://www.ug.edu.gh/aqau/policiesguidelines for further information.

Comportment

Class room civility is a must and expected of all students. Any member who disrupts class to the extent that other’s learning opportunities and reflection experiences are diminished may be asked to leave the classroom. Cell phones must always be turned off or muted during lecture sessions. The University recognizes the right of all students to observe recognized holidays of their faith, which fall within the academic year. Necessary arrangements can be made to ensure studies are not jeopardized. The instructor should be notified in advance of a student’s intended absence and at least three week’s notice of absence should be given where special arrangements are sought. Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh &N-L. Kuditchar; POLI 342/2018-2019; SEMESTER 2 Page 3 of 4

Students with Special Needs

Students with special needs should register with the Office of Students with Special Needs, located in the University of Ghana Computing Services (UGCS) building, next to the Student Financial Aid Office. If need be you can call Tel: +233-24-457-5177 or send an e-mail to ossnug@gmail.com . Kindly contact me as soon as possible so that appropriate accommodation can be arranged when business with the OSSN is done. Course Requirements There will be thirteen weeks of lectures. Full participation in the lectures is a prerequisite for admission into the final examinations. Each student must attend tutorials each week to be organized by tutorial assistants. Students are advised to effectively participate in the discussions. It must be emphasized that tutorials are not second lectures. Most of the reading materials exist in the Department of Political Science Library and the Balme Library. Some of the core readings are available in the General Office of the Department of the Political Science. It imperative for students to read the materials much more intently in order to identify the hidden truths in the literature (read with understanding). The assessment of this course will be done in two phases: interim assessment (30%) and a final examination (70%).

Grading Scale
Please refer to the relevant section of the University’s undergraduate handbook

Disclaimer

We reserve the right to change any reading, dates and requirements listed in this syllabus. If this should occur, we will make every effort to announce the changes well in advance. You are responsible for any innovation in your study schedule in the wake of changes made and announced in class.

Required readings

J. S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, Routledge, London and New York, 2002. Cohen Mitchell and Niccole Fermon (eds.), Readings in Political Thought, Princeton University Press, 1996. William Ebenstein, Great Political Thinkers: Plato to Present, Dryden Press Illinois, 1989. J. S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, Routledge, London and New York, 2002. Forrest E. Baird and Walter Kaufman, Philosophic Classics: From Plato to Nietzsche, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1997. W.T. Jones, Masters of Political Thought: Machiavelli to Bentham, George C. Harrap, London, 1963. Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh &N-L. Kuditchar; POLI 342/2018-2019; SEMESTER 2 Page 4 of 4 Patrick Riley, “Social Contract Theory and its Critics” in Mark Goldie and Robert Wokler (eds.), The Cambridge History of Eighteenth-Century Political Thought, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2006. William Ebenstein, Great Political Thinkers: Plato to Present, Dryden Press Illinois, 1989 J. S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, Routledge, London and New York, 2002. George Sabine and Thomas L. Thorson, A History of Political Thought, 4th edition, Harcourt Brace, New York, 1989. J. S. McClelland, A History of Western Political Thought, Routledge, London and New York, 2002. George Sabine and Thomas L. Thorson, A History of Political Thought, 4th edition, Harcourt Brace, New York, 1989. John Gingell, Adrian Little and Christopher Winch, Modern Political Thought: A Reader, Routledge, London, 2000. Cohen Mitchell and Niccole Fermon (eds.), Readings in Political Thought, Princeton University Press, 1996. Cohen Mitchell and Niccole Fermon (eds.), Readings in Political Thought, Princeton University Press, 1996. Richard Bellamy and Angus Ross, A Textual Introduction to Social and Political Theory, Manchester University Press, Manchester and New York, 1996. Forrest E. Baird and Walter Kaufman, Philosophic Classics: From Plato to Nietzsche, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1997. World Book Vol. 4 (Chicago, 2006) Cohen Mitchell and Niccole Fermon (eds.), Readings in Political Thought, Princeton University Press, 1996. Howard Zinn, “King Martin Luther Jnr”, in John A Garraty and Jerome L. Sternstein, (eds), Encyclopedia of America Biography 2nd edition, Harper Collins Publishers, New York, 1996. Weekly Lecture themes Week 1&2: Machiavelli’s Discourses on the book of Livy Week 3: The Politics of Enlightenment. Week 4&5: Thomas Hobbes. Week 6&7: John Locke. Week 8&9: Jean Jacques Rousseau Week 10&11: John Stuart Mill. Week 12 & 13: Martin Luther King [Jr]/Recap.

COURSE OUTLINE AND READING LIST FOR POLI 112: POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS, 2018/2019.

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON

POLI 112: POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS

COURSE OUTLINE AND READING LIST: SECOND SEMESTER, 2018/2019

LECTURERS: DR. KWAME ASAH-ASANTE, DR. ROSINA FOLI

COURSE OUTLINE AND READINGS

COURSE TITLE	POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS
COURSE CODE	POLI 112
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES	No human society can exist without rules, regulations, conventions, norms and so on. These are regulatory mechanisms that shape the conduct of people in society which constitute the basis of political institutions, and they are necessary for the administration of the state. For institutions to play the needed roles as required of them, it is important that they continue to exist for a long time. This can be achieved when people are educated about such institutions so that they will accept and internalise the knowledge. It is on the basis of this that, this course introduces beginners of the study of Political Science to the various political institutions in the state and how they function. Topics that will be considered for discussion are the concepts and theories of political institutions. Others are the legislature, executive, judiciary, political parties, electoral processes and electoral systems.
WEEK NO.	DATE	LECTURE TOPIC	TUTORIALS	VENUE	ASSESSMENT
1	February 4,5, 8, 9, 2019	The Concepts and Theories of Political Institutions		NNB2/JQB22/CC
2	February 11, 12, 13, 15, 2019	Legislature		NNB2/JQB 09/JQB22/CC
3	February 18, 19, 20,22 2019	Legislature		NNB2/JQB 09/JQB22/CC
4	February 25, 26, 27, March 1, 2019	Executive		NNB2/JQB 09/JQB22/CC
5	March 4,5,6, 8, 2019	Judiciary		NNB2/JQB 09/JQB22/CC
6	March 11, 12,13,15, 2019	Judiciary		NNB2/JQB 22/JQB09/CC
7	March 18, 19, 20, 22, 2019	Separation of Powers/ Checks and Balance/ Bureaucracy		NNB2/JQB 09JQB22/CC	Continuous Assessment
8	March 25, 26, 27, 29 2019	Civil Society Organizations /Interest Groups		NNB2/JB 09/JQB22/CC
9	April 1,2, 3, 5, 2018	Political Parties/ Electoral Process		NNB2/JQB 09JQB22/CC
10	April 8,9, 10, 12, 2019	Political Parties/ Electoral Process		NNB2/JQB 09/JQB22/CC
11	April 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2019	Electoral Systems		NNB2/JQB 09/JQB22/CC
12	April 22,23,24,26, 2019	Constitution		NNB1/JQB 09/JQB22/CC
13	April 29, 30, May 1, 3, 2018	Constitution		NNB2/JQB 09/JQB22/CC
14	REVISION
15-17	EXAMINATION (70%)
READINGS

1. Asah-Asante, K. & Brako, I. (2019). Understanding Political Institutions. 2^nded. (Accra: Black Mask Ltd.).

2. Hague, R. & Harrop, M. (2010). Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction, 8^th ed. (New York: Palgrave Macmillan).

3. Heywood, A. (2007). Politics, 3^rd ed. (New York: Palgrave Macmillan).

4. Guy Peters, B. (2005). Institutional Theory in Political Science: The New Institutionalism, 2^nd ed. (London: Continuum).

5. Magstadt, T. M. (2006). Understanding Politics: Ideas, Institutions and Issues. (Wadsworth Cengage Learning).

6. Miller, R. L. (1999). NTC’s American Government, 2^nd ed. (Lincolnwood: National Textbook Co.).

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. The course will last for thirteen weeks.

2. Each class will have a two-hour lecture in addition to a one-hour tutorial per week.

3. To ensure effective teaching and learning, lectures will be organized in an interactive manner. Students will be allowed to ask and answer questions in class.

4. There will be a Continuous Assessment (CA) test and end of semester examination. The CA test will take place at the Seventh Week. The CA test will carry 30 per cent of the final examination mark. The end of semester examination will carry 70 per cent. During this examination, students will be required to answer some multiple choice, short response and essay questions.

ALLOCATION OF EXAMINATION MARKS

Continuous Assessment 30%

Main Examination 70%

Total Marks 100%