Summer 2021 - ECON 443 D100
Seminar in International Trade (3)
Class Number: 4800
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
BurnabyMay 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Michael Batu
mba149@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
ECON 201 or 301, ECON 305 and ECON 342, all with a minimum grade of C-.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Focus will vary from term to term.
COURSE DETAILS:
Description: This course is about fostering understanding of the relationships between international trade and capital flows, and their effects on the economy. The course starts with an introduction to the dynamics of foreign direct investments, including their trends and impacts. The second part of the course is about international worker remittances and their macroeconomic effects. The final part of the course is about official development assistance and its effectiveness.
Delivery:
The mode of delivery is a combination of pre-recorded lectures and a live lecture which will be delivered during scheduled hours. Live lectures will be recorded.
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Activities and tentative due dates
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Week 1: International trade and foreign direct investments – Part 1 |
Video lecture opens: May 17, 10:30 AM Pacific Time LIVE lecture via Zoom: May 17, 11:00-12:00 PM Pacific Time
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Week 2: International trade and foreign direct investments – Part 2
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Video lecture opens: May 24, 2:30 PM Pacific Time No LIVE lecture due to Victoria Day holiday
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Week 3: International trade and foreign direct investments – Part 3 |
Video lecture opens: May 31, 10:30 AM Pacific Time LIVE lecture via Zoom: May 31, 11:00-12:00 PM Pacific Time
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Week 4: Written exam 1
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Written exam 1 opens: June 7, 10:30 PM Pacific Time Written exam 1 closes: June 7, 12:20 PM Pacific Time
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Week 5: International trade and remittances – Part 1 |
Video lecture opens: June 14, 10:30 AM Pacific Time LIVE lecture via Zoom: June 14, 11:00-12:00 PM Pacific Time
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Week 6: International trade and remittances – Part 2 |
Video lecture opens: June 21, 10:30 AM Pacific Time LIVE lecture via Zoom: June 21, 11:00-12:00 PM Pacific Time
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Week 7: International trade and remittances – Part 3 |
Video lecture opens: June 28, 10:30 AM Pacific Time LIVE lecture via Zoom: June 28, 11:00-12:00 PM Pacific Time
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Week 8: Written exam 2
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Written exam 2 opens: July 5, 10:30 PM Pacific Time Written exam 2 closes: July 5, 12:20 PM Pacific Time
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Week 9: International trade and official development assistance – Part 3 |
Video lecture opens: July 12, 10:30 AM Pacific Time LIVE lecture via Zoom: July 12, 11:00-12:00 PM Pacific Time
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Week 10: International trade and official development assistance – Part 3 |
Video lecture opens: July 19, 10:30 AM Pacific Time LIVE lecture via Zoom: July 19, 11:00-12:00 PM Pacific Time
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Week 11: International trade and official development assistance – Part 3
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Video lecture opens: July 26, 10:30 AM Pacific Time LIVE lecture via Zoom: July 26, 11:00-12:00 PM Pacific Time
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Week 12: Course wrap up
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LIVE lecture via Zoom: August 4, 10:30-11:20 PM Pacific Time
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Week 13: Written exam 3 Term paper due
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Written exam 3 opens: August 9, 10:30 PM Pacific Time Written exam 3 closes: August 9, 12:20 PM Pacific Time August 11, 11:59 PM Pacific Time
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Grading
- Online participation 15%
- Written exams (3 worth 15% each) 45%
- Term paper 40%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
There is no required textbook for this course. Most material will be available from the library and/or be available online.
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 later in the semester. This will allow students to avoid enrollment conflicts, and will significantly reduce instances of exam hardship. If your course has a final exam, please ensure that you are available during the final exam period (August 10th -20th) 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 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 2021
Teaching at SFU in summer 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods, but we will continue to have in-person experiential activities for a selection of courses. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment 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. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.
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).