27 Jun Page 1 of 2Summer 2020AFR 110N Sec. 101, Dr. Gover
Page 1 of 2Summer 2020AFR 110N Sec. 101, Dr. GovereCountry Project Step 1: Colonial History and Current Political ContextCountry Project Step 1 RubricMain Tasks Components of the Tasks Totalpoints1. Basicinformationabout yourcountry of studyWhat is the name of the country you are researching? Whatwas its name prior to colonial rule? (I point)What is the capital city of the country being researched?Did the capital city change its name after colonial rule? (Ipoint)What is the geographical location (latitude and longitude,and topography (e.g., tropical, desert, savanna, mountainousor a combination)? (I point)32. Colonialhistory of yourcountry of studyWhich European colonial power ruled this territory andwhen? (I point)What was the nature and type of colonial rule in the countryyou are researching? (I point)How did colonial occupation impact the following?o local political structures;(3 points)o social and cultural institutions (e.g., land ownership,marriage, inheritance, gender relations, etc.); (3points)o traditional religions and/or spiritual practices; (3points)o the economy (3 points)What were the two major events during colonial occupationthat catalyzed the process of independence? (3 points)When (the date) did the country gain independence? Whobecame the leader of the country at independence? How isindependence celebrated in contemporary society? (3points)20Page 2 of 23. Currentpolitical context What type of political system was introduced immediatelyafter independence, and what changes were made in theTWO decades AFTER independence? (3 points)Explain how the politics of the country have changed overthe last twenty years. (3 points)Who is the present leader of your assigned country? (1point)What is the current political system in place? Name themain political parties. (3 points)When were the last elections held, and what was theoutcome, that is, which political party gained power andwhich political party ceded power (if relevant)? (2 points)How did the contending parties, the populace, the media,and election observers react to the election results? (2points)When is the next election scheduled to be held? (I point)Assess the state of the political system and the role of themedia in the country you are researching. (3 points)What is the current relationship between the U.S. and yourassigned country? (2 points)204. Conclusion Using all the data you have collected and the analyses youhave conducted pertaining to the above questions, write aconclusion addressing how the current political context inyour country of study has not only been influenced bycolonial rule but also by African regional politicaldevelopments and the international political context. (3points)35. OtherrequirementsReferencing: Evidential Proof of sources used: Papershould be supported by evidence and quotations fromsources. At least three sources with APA citation at thebottom of the report, Variation in selection of sourcesnecessary (2 points). Full points for accurate use of APAin-text and reference list)Organization of text: Well organized, detailed, andlogical/cohesive arguments addressing relevant issues. (2points)4Total 50
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