Summer 2023 - ECON 220W D100

Communication in Economics (4)

Class Number: 2736

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 201 with a minimum grade of C-, minimum 30 units and no more than 80 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examine and review today's global economy through critical analysis of differing perspectives. Develop techniques and strategies for clear and effective written and oral communication of economic ideas. Improve critical and analytical thinking via the application of core principles to news stories or other economic data in writing and presentations. Writing.

COURSE DETAILS:

The goal of this course is to improve students’ reading comprehension, oral and written expression skills in the field of Economics. This includes graph analysis, article summary, writing op-eds, reading responses, essays, reports, and oral presentation.

This course is only open to approved Economics majors/joint majors/honours/joint honours/extended minor students.

 
For more information about SFU Economics, please visit our website: www.sfu.ca/economics

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  1. Academic literacy skills applied in economics (graph analysis, Op-Eds, essay writing, reading responses, summary report writing)
  2. Appropriate referencing based on APA style-guide
  3. Oral communication skills for economists
  4. Understanding key economics jargons and concepts
  5. Professional engagement in debates, discussions, newscasts about current economics topics

Grading

  • Six assignments 70%
  • Mid-term 10%
  • Term exam 10%
  • Participation 10%

NOTES:

The weighting scheme is subject to change within the first weeks of the course.

Standard letter grades will be given the following interpretation:

  • A+, A, A-: Excellent. Student has demonstrated knowledge of all or almost all course content and can apply this knowledge in unfamiliar or complex settings. Students regularly earning grades in this range are well-suited for honours and/or graduate study in economics. Students regularly earning a grade of A+ merit consideration for major undergraduate awards.
  • B+, B, B-: Good. Student has demonstrated knowledge of most course content and can apply this knowledge in familiar settings. Students regularly earning grades in this range are well-suited for the economics major or minor.
  • C+, C: Satisfactory. Student has demonstrated knowledge of basic course content. Students earning a grade in this range are qual ified to take any economics course for which this course is a prerequisite.
  • C-: Marginally satisfactory. Student has demonstrated knowledge of most of the basic course content. Students earning this grade are marginally qualified to take any economics course for which this course is a prerequisite.
  • D: Marginally unsatisfactory. Student has demonstrated knowledge of some basic course content. Students earning this grade are not qualified to take economics courses for which this course is a prerequisite.
  • F: Unsatisfactory. Student has not demonstrated adequate knowledge of basic course content.

REQUIREMENTS:

The course will be taught in person. Attendance will be required for some tutorials and for examinations. Communication will happen through Canvas.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Downloadable articles all available through SFU library and Canvas

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Please note that, as per Policy T20.01, the course requirements (and grading scheme) outlined here are subject to change up until the end of the first week of classes.

Final exam schedules will be released during the second month of classes. If your course has a final exam, please ensure that you are available during the entire final exam period until you receive confirmation of your exam dates. 

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.

***NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.