Globalisation & International Political Economy (POLS2402)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2020
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
School
Politic Sc & Internat Studies
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Flexible Delivery
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
GO228
Recommended prerequisite
#2 POLS
Assessment methods
Online quiz, essays
Course enquiries
A/Prof Shahar Hameiri
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course examines the main dynamics shaping the global political economy. It introduces students to theoretical perspectives on international political economy and examines the drivers and various dimensions of economic globalisation, as well as emerging challenges to it. Key issues include: global inequality; the global politics of trade, investment, production, and finance; and major economic crises, like the GFC and COVID-19. The course allows students to draw connections between the School's offerings in international relations and in political economy.
