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Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


PL20722: International political economy

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 20%, EX 80%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Click here for further information Description: Aims:
The unit provides an introduction to the study of International Political Economy from a theoretically informed perspective. The changing nature of the international system in the context of globalisation produces consequences for many areas of the global economy and the unit is aimed at addressing these transformations in the light of theoretical debates; one of the most significant is the paradox of regionalisation within globalisation. The unit will therefore:
* provide an overview of theoretical approaches to international political economy;
* address the main issues in the global political economy, from financial markets to exchange rate crises and from mass migration to international trade arrangements;
* introduce the paradox of regionalisation within globalisation by looking at the development of three macro regions: the Americas, Europe and Africa; and the Middle East.

Learning Outcomes:
Students successfully completing this unit will be able to demonstrate:
1. knowledge of different theoretical approaches to International Political Economy;
2. knowledge and understanding of debates surrounding globalisation in the international economy, its problems and implications.

Skills:
Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument, teamwork and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are taught and assessed in this unit.

Content:
1. What is IPE.
2. Neo-institutionalist approaches to IPE.
3. Neo-realist approaches to IPE.
4. Critical approaches to IPE.
5. The debate on globalisation.
6. The paradox of Regionalisation within globalisation: The case of Europe.
7. The paradox of regionalisation within globalisation: the case of the Americas 1.
8. The paradox of regionalisation within globalisation: the case of the Americas 2.
9. The paradox of marginalisation within globalisation: The case of the Middle East and Northern Africa.
10. Globalisation and the instability of financial markets: determining exchange rate credibility.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

PL20722 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UHPL-AAB29 : BSc (hons) Politics with International Relations (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 2
  • UHPL-AFB29 : BSc (hons) Politics with International Relations (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UHPL-AKB29 : BSc (hons) Politics with International Relations (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.