Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2020 - POL 844 G100

International Political Economy (5)

Class Number: 4033

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jun 30 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

COURSE DETAILS:

This intensive course is designed to introduce advanced undergraduate and graduate students to classic theoretical perspectives in global political economy, including their underlying logic and assumptions; the history of their development; their strengths and weaknesses; and some practice in applying them to ongoing issues, including trade, finance, and development. Through the course, students have the opportunity to examine the politics behind economic structures and decision-making, and thereby to understand factors that constrain and guide policy decisions and opportunities for members of society, from the levels of taxation to future employment opportunities. The policy analysis tools that students develop are analytical, written, and oral, and will serve them in a wide variety of future professional and academic situations.


Final Exam: TBA

Combined with POL 447 D100.

Grading

  • Participation 15%
  • Weekly quizzes based upon the readings 15%
  • Reflection paper, 7-10 pages 20%
  • Mid-term exam 25%
  • Final exam 25%

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

No textbooks are required.  All material is available on Canvas and on reserve at the SFU Library.  Students new to GPE may want to consider purchasing a copy of Theodore H. Cohn, Global Political Economy, 7th ed. NY: Routledge.; HF 1359 C654 2016, however this book is also on reserve.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2020

Please note that all teaching at SFU in summer term 2020 will be conducted through remote methods. Enrollment in this course acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.