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PI2507: INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course provides a historical overview of the role of political economy in the global system. Engaging with a variety of theoretical perspectives from neo-liberalism to critical frameworks, topics range from the role of international economic institutions (for example the IMF, World Bank and WTO), to financial systems and crisis with attention to current events. Particular focus upon poverty, welfare and development will question the potential reasons for poverty creation and the possibility of its eradication.

 

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Samantha May

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course provides a historical overview of capitalism as a global system of organizing political and economic life, the role of international economic institutions (like the IMF, World Bank and WTO) and their role in stabilizing global economic and political order. Topics covered include trade, global finance (and crisis), globalization, and regionalism with particular attention to their impact on global development, welfare and poverty.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: This course is assessed by in course assessment (50%) and 1 two-hour written examination (50%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

One tutorial presentation.

Feedback

Written feedback will be provided for the essay and test. This will normally be provided within two weeks of the submission date.

Oral feedback on the presentations will be provided.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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