Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2020 - POL 447 D100

Theories of Global Political Economy (4)

Class Number: 3614

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

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

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 19, 2020
    Wed, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Location: TBA

  • 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:

Summer Session course

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.

This is a four hour seminar each week.

Combined with POL 844 G100.

Grading

  • Participation 15%
  • Quizzes based upon the readings 15%
  • Reflection paper, 7-10 pages, 20% (Grad students complete 2, 10%/essay) 20%
  • Mid-term exam 25%
  • Final exam 25%

Materials

REQUIRED 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.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

The Department of Political Science strictly enforces a policy on plagiarism.

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.