Summer 2022 - POL 447 D100
Theories of Global Political Economy (4)
Class Number: 3852
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 10 – Aug 8, 2022: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Aug 10, 2022
Wed, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Anil Hira
ahira@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3286
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Prerequisites:
Eight upper division units in political science or permission of the department.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An examination of the major theories of international political economy, and their application to such issues as the politics of trade, aid, monetary relations, and transnational corporations.
COURSE DETAILS:
Description:
This 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.
Course Organization:
This is a four hour seminar each week.
This course is combined with POL 844 G100
Grading
- participation 15%
- weekly quizzes based upon the readings 15%
- reflection paper, 7-10 pages, 20% (Grad students, 2 essays, 10%/essay); undergrads can split the grade between 2 essays if they wish 20%
- mid-term exam 25%
- final exam 25%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
All additional material is available on Canvas under files, including a study guide designed to help you prepare for the exams.
REQUIRED READING:
Theodore H. Cohn and Anil Hira, Global Political Economy: Theory and Practice, 8th ed. NY: Routledge, available at the SFU bookstore.
ISBN: 9780367512507
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Registrar Notes:
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