POLIS 5017 - Global Political Economy

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014

Since the 2008 global financial crisis, the study of international political economy has rarely been so relevant to the shaping of global affairs. The aim of this course is to provide students with a broad understanding of theoretical and empirical aspects of Global Political Economy. The objectives of the course include: i) providing students with knowledge of a range of theoretical approaches to the study of global and international political economy; ii) presenting the major political themes in the historical development of the international economy; iii) providing students with an understanding of debates about the emergence and political consequences of a globalised economy, with its patterns of inequality; iv) exploring the prospects and politics of managing the global economy; and v) reviewing recent research which emphasises the importance of the politics of human and environmental security in studies of political economy.

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Course Details

Course Code	POLIS 5017
Course	Global Political Economy
Coordinating Unit	Politics and International Relations
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	20 hours per week
Incompatible	POLI 5017
Assessment	2000 word short theoretical paper (20%); 6000 word major paper (60%); presentation (10%); participation (10%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Timothy Doyle

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Define and explain a range of theoretical approaches to Global Political Economy
2	Identify and compare the main political themes in the development of the international economy
3	Apply a conceptual framework
4	Conduct independent research
5	Analyse, interpret and critically evaluate the secondary and a small number of primary source materials regarding global political economy
6	Effectively communicate complex ideas through an oral presentation

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.	1-6
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	2-5
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	3-6
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	1, 6
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	1-6

Learning & Teaching Modes

Seminars followed up by student presentations of their research projects.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 2-hour seminars per week	24 hours per semester
9 hours reading per week	108 hours per semester
6 hours class preparation per week	72 hours per semester
9 hours assignment preparation per week	108 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD	312 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Schedule
Week 1	Introduction to course and logistics of course
Week 2	Theoretical introduction
Week 3	Media analysis
Week 4	Research project: initial informal presentations
Week 5	Transnational production: globalising products and labour
Week 6	Green political economy
Week 7	Student presentations and project feedback
Week 8	Student presentations and project feedback
Week 9	Student presentations and project feedback
Week 10	Final major essay preparation and revision
Week 11	Final major essay preparation and revision
Week 12	Final major essay preparation and revision

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Oral presentations on research project	Formative	N/A	1-6
6000 word essay	Summative	100%	1-6

Assessment Detail

Oral presentation - no weighting
The substance of the essay will be presented in oral form to the class

Major essay - 100% weighting
Students will submit a 6000 word major essay

Submission

Assignments are to be submitted electronically via MyUni

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.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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