Objectives and competences
International economic events play an increasingly important role in international politics. The International Political Economy is focused to the interaction between economy and international relations. Governments and other actors in international relations pursue their political and economic goals in tight interconnection. Students also analyze the contemporary and actual praxis in international economic relations.
Content (Syllabus outline)
1 Introduction: The Political Economy of International Affairs
2 The Economics of International Political Economy
3 The Origins of a World Economy
4 The Political Economy of American Hegemony
5 Globalization and the World Economy
6 Cooperation among Advanced Industrial States
7 Competition and Conflict among Advanced Industrial States
8 Rich and Poor States in the World Economy
9 Cooperation and Conflict in the Global Economy
Learning and teaching methods
" lectures and AV presentations
" case studies
" active team work
" essay
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Student:
1. Has a deep and systematic understanding of knowledge in the field of international political economy and among related fields. (PILO 2b)
2. He can use theories and research in this field at work (understands scientific articles and knows how to apply them). (PILO 2a)
3. Is aware of ethical dilemmas and masters a proactive approach in finding solutions to these dilemmas in cooperation with others. (PILO 4a)
4. Can critically analyze complex, incomplete and conflicting areas of knowledge and can understandably explain the results of critical analysis in an international environment. (PILO 2c)
5. Can critically evaluate information, in a way that can be innovative and create useful value of knowledge or processes from the perspective of international practice. (PILO 3a)
6. Creates knowledge in the field of international relations, especially economic and political, which enables him to critically assess research, knowledge and methodological approaches and justify different (alternative) approaches. (PILO 1a)
The PILO label (i.e., Programme Intended Learning Outcomes) defines the contribution of each listed intended learning outcome of a course towards achieving the general and/or subject-specific competencies or learning outcomes acquired through the programme.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Student:
1. Has a deep and systematic understanding of knowledge in the field of international political economy and among related fields. (PILO 2b)
2. He can use theories and research in this field at work (understands scientific articles and knows how to apply them). (PILO 2a)
3. Is aware of ethical dilemmas and masters a proactive approach in finding solutions to these dilemmas in cooperation with others. (PILO 4a)
4. Can critically analyze complex, incomplete and conflicting areas of knowledge and can understandably explain the results of critical analysis in an international environment. (PILO 2c)
5. Can critically evaluate information, in a way that can be innovative and create useful value of knowledge or processes from the perspective of international practice. (PILO 3a)
6. Creates knowledge in the field of international relations, especially economic and political, which enables him to critically assess research, knowledge and methodological approaches and justify different (alternative) approaches. (PILO 1a)
The PILO label (i.e., Programme Intended Learning Outcomes) defines the contribution of each listed intended learning outcome of a course towards achieving the general and/or subject-specific competencies or learning outcomes acquired through the programme.
Readings
International Political Economy – The Struggle for Power and Wealth / Thomas D. Larson, David Skidmore. Thomson – Ruotledga 2016, lahko tudi izdaja Wadsworth, 2003
Dodatno priporočamo tudi (Aditional recommendations):
Globalizacija in neenakomeren razvoj v svetu / Marjan Svetličič. -
Ljubljana : Fakulteta za družbene vede
Global Political Economy: International Edition, 6/E, Theodore H. Cohn, Pearson
International Political Economy: International Edition, 5/E, Thomas Oatley, Pearson
Introduction to International Political Economy: International Edition, 5/E, David N. Balaam and Bradford Dillman, Pearson
Global Political Economy. John Ravenhill, Oxford University Press
The New Economic Diplomacy: Decision
Additional information on implementation and assessment Course paper
Final exam
Course paper - individually written course paper with oral defence
Final exam - written exam with at least one question from each method covered
