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Course Description
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Course Name
South Africa in Comparative Context
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Host University
University of the Western Cape
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Political Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4 - 5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6 - 7.5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Main Outcomes
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 selectedninternational 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 policyMain Content
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.