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Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Govand Azeez
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MIntRel or PGDipIntRel or GradDipIntRel or MIntCommMIntRel or MIntBusMIntRel or MIntRelMIntTrdeComLaw or MTransInterMIntRel or MConfInt or MIntTrdeComLaw or MPPP or GradDipPP or GradCertIntRel or MPPPMIntRel
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides an advanced introduction to the study of international political economy, and to develop students’ research, analytical and problem-solving skills. The unit examines the key questions, concepts, findings and controversies in the study of global economic integration and interdependence and considers the role of the state and non-state actors in shaping the international system. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Essay | 45% | No | week 12 |
Participation | 10% | No | Week 13 |
Mid-Semester Test | 45% | No | Week 7 |
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: week 12
Weighting: 45%
Write an essay utilising the required readings in the unit and your own independent research.
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 21 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%
There is an expectation that all students will read the designated readings before coming to lectures and tutorials. They will be expected to contribute to class discussions and activities based on their preparation.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 45%
Students are required to demonstrate knowledge of key concepts, debates, substantive issues examined in the unit.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
The Course Reader for this Unit is O'Brien, R. and Williams, M. "Global Political Economy" 5th edition, 2016, London: Palgrave Macmillan. available on major online sites.
-Other editions are accepted.
Time table and schedule:
-Note this could change depending on the current unusual circumstances.
POIR8490/S2/Day/Lecture_1/01 |
Friday |
12:00pm |
2:00pm |
2:00 |
31‑37,40‑45 | Classes are online - consult iLearn for further detail |
International Political Economy - Lecture |
Dr Govand Azeez |
POIR8490/S2/Day/Tutorial_1/01 |
Friday |
2:00pm |
3:00pm |
1:00 |
31‑37,40‑45 | 17WW 238 Tute Rm |
International Political Economy - Tutorial |
Dr Govand Azeez |
POIR8490/S2/Day/Tutorial_1/02 |
Friday |
3:00pm |
4:00pm |
1:00 |
31‑37,40‑45 | 12SW 404 Tute Rm |
International Political Economy - Tutorial |
Dr Govand Azeez |
External and Online students will be given online tasks (participation forum or zoom tutorial). Check the appropriate hours on ilearn.
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