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PSC 608C

Emerging World Powers (BRICS)

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Standard

Overview

Description

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

Units

Lecture3

Learning Outcomes

  • read and critically evaluate relevant academic literature in the specific topic area of emerging powers (BRICS).
  • demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of emerging powers (BRICS).
  • compare the relationship of the specialized area of Comparative Politics covered to the broader context of the field.
  • develop and evaluate national and international policies that are linked to the specific topical area of emerging powers (BRICS).
  • appraise differences in policies among these five countries.
  • construct an analysis of the differences and similarities of these countries.
  • evaluate the consequences of conflicting policies of these countries.