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POIR8490 – International Political Economy
2021 – Session 2, Special circumstances
Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Sung-Young Kim
Vincenzo Scappatura
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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.
General Assessment Information
PENALTIES FOR LATE WORK
Unless a Disruption to Studies request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – 10 marks out of 100 credit will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted seven days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz/ Test | 25% | No | 24:00 30/8/2021 |
| Report | 20% | No | 17:00 10/9/2021 |
| Essay | 45% | No | 17:00 5/11/2021 |
| Participation | 10% | No | Ongoing |
Quiz/ Test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 24:00 30/8/2021
Weighting: 25%
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.
Report
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 17:00 10/9/2021
Weighting: 20%
Provide an analysis on a topic
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
Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: 17:00 5/11/2021
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: Ongoing
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
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
Details of the required readings will be posted onto iLearn.
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook