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Course Description
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Course Name
Political Economy of Development
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Host University
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
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Location
Lisbon, Portugal
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Area of Study
Economics, Multicultural Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The course develops students’ critical thinking skills through an examination of the various concepts of development and the ways scholars have attempted to measure it. Using a comparative political economy perspective applied to a wide range of countries at different “stages” of development, the students will develop their deductive reasoning skills while simultaneously deepening their factual knowledge of different political and economic regimes in the countries of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
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.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.