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PSC 608C - Emerging World Powers (BRICS)

(3 units)
This course will introduce the student to the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. read and critically evaluate relevant academic literature in the specific topic area of emerging powers (BRICS).
2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of emerging powers (BRICS).
3. compare the relationship of the specialized area of Comparative Politics covered to the broader context of the field.
4. develop and evaluate national and international policies that are linked to the specific topical area of emerging powers (BRICS).
5. appraise differences in policies among these five countries.
6. construct an analysis of the differences and similarities of these countries.
7. evaluate the consequences of conflicting policies of these countries.


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