module specification

• To introduce the main concepts and debates in international political economy
• To provide the skills necessary for comparative analysis;
• To introduce and examine the principle institutions of global economic governance
• To explore the impact of these institutions on the process of development.
• to provide the skills necessary for comparative analysis;
• To enhance the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• To develop competence in discussion

- International Political Economy: Concepts and Perspectives LO1
- Liberalism and neoliberalism LO2
- Keynesianism LO2
- Marxism LO2
- Environmentalism and the green economy LO2
- Power and Inequality in the Global Economic Order: the development challenge LO3
- Trade and Finance in a Global Order LO4
- Aid and Development LO4

- Gender and Global Politics
- Migration and Global Politics
- Climate Change and Global Politics

This module is taught over 30 weeks. Sessions are made up of one hour lecture, one hour class activity and a seminar and workshops on specific topics. Students are expected to engage in the class discussion and carry out the class activities when asked to do so. Students are expected to engage with the Virtual Learning Environment; be able to retrieve ‘posts’ from the lectures and supplementary teaching materials, and handle information from Internet sources, journals and books (enhancing academic literacy).  Students acquire knowledge of issues, theories and themes under discussion. Classwork is a guided activity that enhances a broad understanding of key concepts by reflecting on specific aspects or developments related to the theme under discussion. Classwork contributes to group-work and the acquisition of communication skills in a context of higher education. Seminar discussions around a main question enhance communication and problem-solving skills and ‘real world’ group-work. Reading and the use of other media-related formats as a common exercise for reflection in the classroom develops critical and conceptual skills, as well as numeracy and analysis. Written and formative feedback aims to empower students, develop their written expression and study skills, and gain through self-reflection.

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts and approaches to international political economy;

2. Understand key debates about the relationship between politics and economic institutions in capitalism including:

• neo-liberal
• Keynesian
• Marxist
• and Green perspectives
•
3. Understand key debates about power and inequality in the Global Economic Order

4. Understand key debates about the challenges of development and the role of the international trade and financial order in facilitating/inhibiting this process

The summative assessment takes two main forms: a text documentary and three questions on the commentary (40%), and the opportunity to choose between the coursework carried out in the classroom and a final essay based on two questions (40%). Class participation as a meaningful student engagement with the activities proposed in class will count as a form of assessment (10% in each semester)

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