Human Geography: The Contemporary Geography of African Development II

Education facts

Code: SGED12

<p>Dive deeper into the forces shaping Africa today. This course gives you sharp insights into political change, rural and urban transformation, and the debates that define contemporary African development. </p><p>It introduces you to key research on contemporary African development. You explore major themes in human geography, including political change, rural transformation and the connections between urban and rural areas. A central focus is understanding how Africa’s political landscape has evolved, especially the forms of political pluralism and democratization that have emerged since the 1990s. </p><p>You also learn about practical challenges and opportunities connected to doing research in African contexts. Throughout the course, you are introduced to important debates in contemporary development research — from agricultural development strategies to socio-economic change and the roles that different regions play in today’s global system. </p><p>The course gives you a clear foundation for understanding Africa’s current development from multiple perspectives. It is designed for you who look for factual, research-based insights into both the problems and the potentials that shape the continent today. </p><p>Teaching is held in English and takes place on campus at the Department of Human Geography.</p>

Entry requirements

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Education offerings

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• Human Geography: The Contemporary Geography of African Development II

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %