INTR8013 International Political Economy 1

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Offered By	Department of International Relations
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	International Relations
Offered in	First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	This is an introductory course to the subject area of international political economy. It is not a course on economics and students are not expected to have any background in the study of economics although some economic concepts will be employed and discussed. The focus of this unit is on the politics of (international) economic activity and phenomena. The unit aims to introduce students to the subject area of international political economy and to develop their research and analytical skills in the study thereof. It is intended for students who have had no previous background in the subject. The unit will include a review of the principal theoretical approaches to the study of international political economy as well as examine the major issue areas in the post-war global economy: trade, international finance, foreign direct investment, international debt, globalization and regionalization. By the end of the unit, students should have an understanding of the main issues dominating the international/global political economy as well as the ability to engage critically with them.
Learning Outcomes	On satisfying the requirements for this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to analyse the literature in international political economy, and better understand developments in the contemporary global economy.
Indicative Assessment	Assessment: 5,000 - 6,000 words of written assessment, comprising essays, seminar papers and an examination.
Workload	8 hours per week: two for seminar attendance, and six for reading and writing. Please note this is a general guide, averaged over the semester and the final hours ultimately depend on the individual's ability in reading and writing.
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.
Areas of Interest	International Relations
Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills	The course assumes that students have knowledge of theories of international relations.
Incompatibility	POLS2094 Issues in International Political Economy.
Recommended Courses	Background in international relations.
Prescribed Texts	J. Ravenhill (ed.), Global Political Economy [2^nd edition, 2008].
Technology Requirements	Students need access to a computer with a Microsoft Word and access to the internet.
Programs	Graduate Diploma in International Affairs, Graduate Diploma in International Affairs, Master of Arts (International Relations), Master of International Affairs, Master of International Affairs, and Master of Arts (International Relations)
Other Information	Delivery Mode: Semester 1, 2010; on-campus, lecture and small group discussion organized around case studies.
Academic Contact	Jikon Lai

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