International Political Dynamics-South African in Comparative Context

University of the Western Cape

Course Description

  • Course Name

    International Political Dynamics-South African in Comparative Context

  • Host University

    University of the Western Cape

  • Location

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Area of Study

    African Studies, Political Science

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Lower

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    Hours & Credits

  • Host University Units

    15
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    4
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    6
  • Overview

    At the end of this module students should be able to:
    Describe concepts related to the study of foreign policy and international institutions,
    e.g. diplomacy, global governance, and international regimes
    Describe and explain the formation and nature of international institutions in terms of
    IR theories, e.g. regional integration and regime theory
    Identify and explain economic, political and military instruments of foreign policy
    Explain the origin and evaluate the purpose and shortcomings of selected
    international organisations, e.g. the United Nations and the African Union
    Analyze and evaluate foreign policy issues by explaining how individual, state and
    system level factors impact on a state?s foreign policy
    Main definitions, concepts, approaches and theories in the study of foreign policy
    and international institutions
    The role of state leadership, domestic politics and a state?s position and power in
    foreign policy-making
    Selected foreign policy issues
    International cooperation through international institutions
    Regional integration and international regime formation
    Global governance with specific reference to international organisations, such as the
    United Nations or the African Union

Course Disclaimer

Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.

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