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POIR8490 – International Political Economy
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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General Information
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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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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Convey an understanding of the major debates and contemporary issues raised by the study of International Political Economy.
- ULO2: Analyse the rise of new state and non-state global and international power actors brought about globalisation.
- ULO3: Critically evaluate the diverse impacts of global economic integration, especially on the state’s governing powers over the economy through contemporary conceptual approaches and empirical case studies
- ULO4: Adopt a macro (big picture) perspective on economic globalisation’s impacts, which integrates theory and empirical evidence
- ULO5: Deepen knowledge of the policy dimensions of global economic integration.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 45% | No | Week 12 |
| Participation | 10% | No | Week 13 |
| Mid-Semester Test | 45% | No | Week 7 |
Essay
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.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Convey an understanding of the major debates and contemporary issues raised by the study of International Political Economy.
- Analyse the rise of new state and non-state global and international power actors brought about globalisation.
- Critically evaluate the diverse impacts of global economic integration, especially on the state’s governing powers over the economy through contemporary conceptual approaches and empirical case studies
- Adopt a macro (big picture) perspective on economic globalisation’s impacts, which integrates theory and empirical evidence
- Deepen knowledge of the policy dimensions of global economic integration.
Participation
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.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Convey an understanding of the major debates and contemporary issues raised by the study of International Political Economy.
- Analyse the rise of new state and non-state global and international power actors brought about globalisation.
- Critically evaluate the diverse impacts of global economic integration, especially on the state’s governing powers over the economy through contemporary conceptual approaches and empirical case studies
- Adopt a macro (big picture) perspective on economic globalisation’s impacts, which integrates theory and empirical evidence
- Deepen knowledge of the policy dimensions of global economic integration.
Mid-Semester Test
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.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Convey an understanding of the major debates and contemporary issues raised by the study of International Political Economy.
- Analyse the rise of new state and non-state global and international power actors brought about globalisation.
- Critically evaluate the diverse impacts of global economic integration, especially on the state’s governing powers over the economy through contemporary conceptual approaches and empirical case studies
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
-The Course Reader for this Unit is O'Brien, R. and Williams, M. "Global Political Economy" 5th edition, 2016, London: Palgrave Macmillan.
-Other editions are accepted.
Unit Schedule
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
Govand Azeez |
Information about the external and online student sessions (via zoom and online participation) will be given on ilearn.
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