International Political Economy (PO0042)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : SPS-3-POIPE

This course introduces the subject area of international political economy. It is intended for students who have had no previous background in the subject. It begins with a review of the principal theoretical approaches to the study of international political economy. It then examines the major issue areas in the post-war global economy: trade; international finance including debt crises; transnational corporations; and globalization and regionalization.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Visiting students must have prior study in Politics. As a general guide we usually require students to have completed three Politics courses at grade B or above. Admission to honours courses is limited and there can be strong competition for places.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Politics, (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2006	10:00	10:50	Faculty Room North, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	10:00	10:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : Plus 1 hour seminar

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of key theories in international political economy.
- Exhibit a strong understanding of competing analytical and ideological approaches for understanding the international economic system.
- Evaluate alternative explanations for particular developments and events in global political economy.
- Show an understanding of the evolution of the international political economy since the second world war.