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Course Description
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
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Course Name
International Political Dynamics-South African in Comparative Context
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Sessions Available
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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
African Studies, 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
15 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6