Universität Wien

210073 SE BAK10 International Politics and Development (2013S)

im Spannungsfeld zwischen Süd-Süd-Koooperation und globaler Führungsrolle

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 13.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 20.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 10.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 17.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 24.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 08.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 15.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 22.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 29.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 05.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 12.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 19.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 26.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The seminar deals with the global paradigm shift within the scope of the international relations focusing on three key questions:
*) The new economic-political independence of the BRICS- states of the former hegemonial power-USA,EU
*) The rise of the BRICS-states as new regional leadership-power
*) The future role of the BRICS as a new international actor (G-20,UNO)

Assessment and permitted materials

*) attendance
*) preparation of a written concept and presentation handout
*) interim and final oral reports on the chosen topic
*) written paper (20 p.)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Independent critical analysis of specific policy fields and problems of the economic and foreign policy of the BRICS states using appropriate theoretical approaches

Examination topics

*) group meetings to discuss topics and literature
*) presentation and written report on a specific topic

Reading list

Stephan Keukeleire/Hans Bruyninck, The European Union, the BRICS, and the Emerging New World Order, in: Christopher Hill, Michael Smith, International Relations and the European Union, Oxford 2011, 380-403.
G Grevi/A de Vasconcelos (eds) Partnership for Effective Multilateralism: EU Relations with Brazil, China, India and Russia, Paris, EU Institute for Security Studies, 2008
European Commission, Towards an EU-Brazil Strategic Partnership. Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parlament, Brussel COM (2007) 281.
Goldman Sachs http://www2.goldmansachs.com/ideas/brics/index.html

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