Sociology of Africa in DRC Course
Dive into the sociology of the Democratic Republic of Congo, exploring its historical context, conflicts, gender dynamics, youth experiences, and urban development. Develop essential research and writing abilities to dissect power structures, institutions, and daily life—key skills for professionals in humanities focused on African contexts. Gain practical tools for analysing complex social issues through sociological lenses, preparing you for informed contributions to policy and scholarship.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course provides a focused introduction to the Democratic Republic of Congo's history, politics, and social dynamics. It covers key sociological theories and research methods to examine conflict, urbanisation, gender roles, youth issues, religion, and resource politics. Participants learn to assess various data sources, plan ethical research projects, and create concise, evidence-supported reports suitable for academic and policy contexts.
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Develop skills
- Analyse power dynamics in the DRC by connecting historical events, conflicts, and local governance.
- Apply sociological theories from Africa to practical DRC scenarios in a short study.
- Plan ethical research projects tailored to the DRC using mixed methods and existing data.
- Critically assess DRC data sources for bias, reliability, and cross-verified evidence.
- Produce clear, engaging reports on DRC social topics for diverse audiences.
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