Universität Wien

210116 SE M4 a: International Politics and Development (2012S)

10.00 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. 40 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 14.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 21.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 28.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 18.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 25.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 02.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 09.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 16.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 23.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 30.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 06.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 13.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 20.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Wednesday 27.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The seminar deals with the paradigm shift in Latinamerica between 1992 and 2010
in Latinamerica focusing on three key questions:
*) The new economic-political independence of the states of Latinamerica
*) The rise of Brazil as new regional leadership-power (UNASUR)
*) The role of Brazil as international actor (G-20, BRICS, 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 of the economic and foreign policy of Brazil using appropriate theoretical approaches

Examination topics

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

Reading list

Del Arenal Celestino/Sanajuha Jose Antonio(coords) America Latina y los Bicentenarios: una agenda de futuro, Madrid 2010
European Commision, Towards an EU-Brazil Strategic Partnership. Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parlament, Brussel COM (2007) 281
Wöhlcke Manfred, 500 Jahre Brasilien. DieEntestehung einer Nation, Strasshof 2000

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