APC3701
EXAM PACK
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS MODULE +27 67 171 1739
, APC3701 May/June 2023
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
May/June 2023
APC3701
The Politics of East Africa
Total Marks: 100 Duration: 4 hours
First Examiner: A Solani External Examiner: Dr F Nganje (UJ)
Second Examiner: RD Mamphogoro
This paper consists of two (2) pages.
Instructions:
1. This is a closed book take-home examination
2. You have four (4) hours to write this timetabled take-home examination on the 14th of June
2023, from 08:00 – 12:00.
3. This examination consists of FOUR (4) LONG ESSAY-TYPE QUESTIONS. You must
ANSWER ANY TWO (2) QUESTIONS OF YOUR CHOICE.
4. When numbering your answers ensure that each corresponds to the number of the question
as it appears on the question paper.
5. Please ensure that you check (‘sign’) the ‘Honesty Declaration’ text box. If you fail to do
so, you will not be able to upload your examination answer file.
6. Ensure that the answer file containing your responses is saved as a SINGLE FILE in PDF
format only. Do not encrypt the answer file with a security code/ password.
7. Hand-written scanned pages must be saved as a SINGLE document and converted to
PDF format only. (Refer to the Student Guide on ‘How to Scan and Prepare handwritten
Exams’). Before scanning, ensure that all pages are numbered in the correct sequence.
8. Ensure that the answer file whether TYPED or SCANNED does not exceed the stipulated
20MB limit, otherwise it will not upload.
9. The examination answer file can ONLY be SUBMITTED via the MyExams site on the Moodle
site.
10. Ensure that the answer file is completely closed when uploading, otherwise it may get
‘corrupted’.
11. Preview the file before uploading to ensure that you uploaded the correct file.
12. If any hint of PLAGIARISM is detected, the necessary disciplinary action will be taken
against you.
13. Please ensure that you submit the examination answer file on the scheduled due date
and time.
14. No e-mailed scripts will be accepted. No late submissions will be accepted.
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ESSAY QUESTIONS
Answer ANY TWO (2) QUESTIONS of your CHOICE
Each question has a grading of 50 marks
Each essay must be between 1500 and 2000 words in length
Please read each question carefully before attempting to answer
QUESTION 1
Critically discuss Mozambique’s economic inheritance and expansion policy post-
independence.
[50]
QUESTION 2
Critically discuss whether or not a one-party system is an impediment to democracy in
Zimbabwe.
[50]
QUESTION 3
Critically discuss the emergence and rise of anti-colonialism in Zambia.
[50]
QUESTION 4
Identify and critically discuss any five (5) characteristics or attributes of a developmental
state. Use Botswana as a case study to demonstrate your understanding.
[50]
PAPER TOTAL: 100 Marks
©
UNISA 2023
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EXAM PACK
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS MODULE +27 67 171 1739
, APC3701 May/June 2023
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
May/June 2023
APC3701
The Politics of East Africa
Total Marks: 100 Duration: 4 hours
First Examiner: A Solani External Examiner: Dr F Nganje (UJ)
Second Examiner: RD Mamphogoro
This paper consists of two (2) pages.
Instructions:
1. This is a closed book take-home examination
2. You have four (4) hours to write this timetabled take-home examination on the 14th of June
2023, from 08:00 – 12:00.
3. This examination consists of FOUR (4) LONG ESSAY-TYPE QUESTIONS. You must
ANSWER ANY TWO (2) QUESTIONS OF YOUR CHOICE.
4. When numbering your answers ensure that each corresponds to the number of the question
as it appears on the question paper.
5. Please ensure that you check (‘sign’) the ‘Honesty Declaration’ text box. If you fail to do
so, you will not be able to upload your examination answer file.
6. Ensure that the answer file containing your responses is saved as a SINGLE FILE in PDF
format only. Do not encrypt the answer file with a security code/ password.
7. Hand-written scanned pages must be saved as a SINGLE document and converted to
PDF format only. (Refer to the Student Guide on ‘How to Scan and Prepare handwritten
Exams’). Before scanning, ensure that all pages are numbered in the correct sequence.
8. Ensure that the answer file whether TYPED or SCANNED does not exceed the stipulated
20MB limit, otherwise it will not upload.
9. The examination answer file can ONLY be SUBMITTED via the MyExams site on the Moodle
site.
10. Ensure that the answer file is completely closed when uploading, otherwise it may get
‘corrupted’.
11. Preview the file before uploading to ensure that you uploaded the correct file.
12. If any hint of PLAGIARISM is detected, the necessary disciplinary action will be taken
against you.
13. Please ensure that you submit the examination answer file on the scheduled due date
and time.
14. No e-mailed scripts will be accepted. No late submissions will be accepted.
Page 1 of 2
, APC3701 May/June 2023
ESSAY QUESTIONS
Answer ANY TWO (2) QUESTIONS of your CHOICE
Each question has a grading of 50 marks
Each essay must be between 1500 and 2000 words in length
Please read each question carefully before attempting to answer
QUESTION 1
Critically discuss Mozambique’s economic inheritance and expansion policy post-
independence.
[50]
QUESTION 2
Critically discuss whether or not a one-party system is an impediment to democracy in
Zimbabwe.
[50]
QUESTION 3
Critically discuss the emergence and rise of anti-colonialism in Zambia.
[50]
QUESTION 4
Identify and critically discuss any five (5) characteristics or attributes of a developmental
state. Use Botswana as a case study to demonstrate your understanding.
[50]
PAPER TOTAL: 100 Marks
©
UNISA 2023
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