E-Learning Guelma

This course offers students insight into the rich and diverse world of African literature, exploring the works of prominent African writers from across the continent. It examines both oral and written traditions, considering the historical, cultural, and political contexts that shape the literary production of Africa. The course engages with a variety of genres, including novels, short stories, poetry, and drama with a focus on how African writers address themes such as colonialism, identity, gender, and post-colonialism. Through close readings and critical analysis, students will develop a deeper understanding of the ways in which African literature reflects and responds to the experiences of African peoples throughout history.

In the course, students will be introduced to Government and Politics in a comparative way. This will enable them to understand where, how and by whom political decisions are made. It will also introduce students to the set of rules governing politics in the UK/US. It further introduces students to the specific roles and powers of the different major branches of the government – legislative, executive, and judiciary. In covering American and British governments, institutions and politics, students  will delve into the types of Constitutions, federalism and unitary system, civil liberties and civil rights; and political culture. Interest groups, political parties, mass media and elections are also among the axes of the course.

A *Cognitive Psychology* course explores the mental processes underlying human thought and behavior. It covers topics such as perception, attention, memory, language, problem-solving, and decision-making. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, students examine how the brain processes information, how memories are formed and recalled, and how cognitive functions influence daily interactions. The course often incorporates recent research and experimental findings, helping students understand how cognitive processes impact everything from learning to social interactions.

The course explores the rich and diverse body of literary works produced by African writers. The course typically covers a range of genres including novels, poetry, drama, and oral traditions. It may also address various themes, historical contexts, and cultural elements that are central to African experiences and identities.

The Module examines  the setting against which government and politics operates in the United States of America and the United Kingdom  (USA vs UK).