TRADE 5000 - International Trade: Negotiations & Agreements

North Terrace Campus - Trimester 3 - 2014

International Trade: Negotiations and Agreements consists of three modules: Module I: Trade in the Modern World Economy: an introduction to the global economy and international trade; gains from trade; global and regional agreements and institutions; social issues and international trade. Module II: Trade Agreements and Instruments of Trade Policy: main agreements in the WTO trading system; understanding schedules of concessions in goods, services & agriculture; conduct of trade negotiations. Module III: Negotiation of Trade Agreements: regional and bilateral free trade agreements; dispute settlement in WTO and Australia's FTAs; organisation of the Australian government on trade issues; main issues in WTO and FTA negotiations.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code TRADE 5000
    Course International Trade: Negotiations & Agreements
    Coordinating Unit Institute for International Trade
    Term Trimester 3
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact 3 x 1.5 day intensive modules
    Quota A quota of 70 applies
    Course Description International Trade: Negotiations and Agreements consists of three modules:
    Module I: Trade in the Modern World Economy: an introduction to the global economy and international trade; gains from trade; global and regional agreements and institutions; social issues and international trade.
    Module II: Trade Agreements and Instruments of Trade Policy: main agreements in the WTO trading system; understanding schedules of concessions in goods, services & agriculture; conduct of trade negotiations.
    Module III: Negotiation of Trade Agreements: regional and bilateral free trade agreements; dispute settlement in WTO and Australia's FTAs; organisation of the Australian government on trade issues; main issues in WTO and FTA negotiations.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Mr Andrew Stoler

    Name: Andrew Stoler
    Role: Course Coordinator
    Location: Level 6, Nexus 10 (10 Pulteney Street)
    Telephone: +61 8 8313 6900
    Email: andrew.stoler@adelaide.edu.au | andrewlstoler@gmail.com

    Name: Graeme Thomson
    Role: Expert Lecturer and Associate Expert, IIT
    Location: Canberra
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    The International Trade: Negotiations and Agreements course aims to build internationally competitive knowledge and understanding in the area of international trade by challenging students to engage in cognitive and critical thinking skills and requiring them to demonstrate the ability to analyse and integrate information across the broad disciplines of economics, law and politics in both a domestic and international context.

    On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1 Understand trade in the modern world through studying the global institutions involved in the multilateral trading system, the gains from trade and social issues affected by trade;
    2 Understand the basic elements of international trade by reviewing the main trade agreements and instruments of trade policy from a sectoral aspect;
    3 Understand how trade agreements are negotiated in the WTO, APEC, various free trade agreements as well as government organisations and the politics of lobbying for specific issues;
    4 Develop an understanding of how international trade agreements influence the development and adaptation of Australian trade policy through domestic legislation;
    5 Critically examine the operation and application of international trade agreements in a practical context;
    6 Develop effective skills, both orally and in writing, in the construction of policy argument and analysis on international trade issues; and
    7 Develop effective skills in international trade research.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
    The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 4, 5, 6, 7
    An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 6, 7
    Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 6
    A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Learning Resources
    Recommended Resources
    See Online Learning
    Online Learning
    The course makes extensive use of MyUni for the posting of course materials and important announcements. It is expected that all students will regularly check the MyUni course website, and regularly check their university email accounts.

    Books Students Can Obtain for Free Online
    From the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
    Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement – Guide to the Agreement www.dfat.gov.au/trade/negotiations/us_fta/guide/index.html
    Singapore-Australia Free Trade
    Agreement (SAFTA) – A Business Guide
    www.dfat.gov.au/trade/negotiations/safta/safta_guide.html 
    The Australia-Thailand Free Trade Agreement: Economic Effects www.dfat.gov.au/trade/negotiations/aust-thai/tafta_eco_effects_cie.pdf 
    From the World Trade Organisation 
    Understanding the WTO http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/whatis_e/tif_e/understanding_e.pdf 
    GATS – Fact and Fiction  http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/serv_e/gatsfacts1004_e.pdf 
    Managing the Challenges of WTO Participation: 45 Case Studies https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/casestudies_e/casestudies_e.htm 
    Through the Barr Smith Library online catalogue, the following e-Books used in this course
    The World Trading System – Law and Policy of International Economics Relationsn cell
    The Political Economy of the World Trading System – The WTO and Beyond
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
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  • Assessment

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    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
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    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

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