ATS2321 · International political economy

Overview

In this unit you will examine the main concepts, theories and controversies within the field of International Political Economy (IPE). You will learn about the contending approaches to international political economy and the scope of the sub-discipline. You will explore the major developments in the 20th and 21st-century political economy, such as the political and social consequences of economic globalisation in the 21st Century. Topics you will study include: trade, investment, financial systems, development, globalization, inequality, multinational corporations, and the distribution of wealth and power among countries.

Areas of study: International relations

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. examine and assess the intersections between politics and the economy at the international level;
2. apply IPE concepts to understand global trade, investment and monetary arrangements;
3. compare and evaluate the structure and operation of important global economic organisations and institutions;
4. research and analyse relevant IPE case studies;
5. communicate and defend arguments in written formats (in relation to assessment) and oral formats (in relation to class activities).

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.