Key political concepts, theories, and methodologies

Key political concepts, theories, and methodologies

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  • Introduction to Political Science – Basic concepts of power, state, governance, and political ideologies.
  • Introduction to International Relations – Theories of IR (realism, liberalism, constructivism, etc.) and global governance institutions.
  • Comparative Politics – Study of different political systems, state structures, and governance models.
  • Political Theory – Classical and contemporary political thought (e.g., Marx, Weber, Fanon, Rawls).
  • Global Political Economy – The relationship between politics and economics, focusing on capitalism, globalization, and economic power structures.

Research Methods in Political Science – Qualitative and quantitative research approaches, data analysis, and academic writing.


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Dr Malusi Mncube

Dr. Malusi Mncube is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Johannesburg. His research focuses on global political economy, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, decolonized education, artificial intelligence, identity politics, and the intersection of Pan-Africanism with the African Union’s Agenda 2063.