This is a graduate level seminar course. While the title is 'Globalisation', we will simply call it 'International Political Economy' class. International political economy has been defined as "the reciprocal and dynamic interaction in international relations of the pursuit of wealth and the pursuit of power" (Gilpin, 1975: 43). In our own pursuit of knowledge about the global political economy, we will begin with an examination of the alternative theoretical perspectives through which its structures, processes, and dynamics have been interpreted. Our attention will then turn to the structure and processes of the global political economy as we examine international trade, regional integration, monetary and exchange rate relations, international finance, the globalisation of production and development.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- explain the principal debates in the literature on globalisation and the distinctive features of the contemporary era of globalisation;
- analyse the economic forces driving globalisation;
- discuss the relationship between globalisation and development;
- illustrate how globalisation has affected companies and the geography of manufacturing; and
- discuss the constraints globalisation imposes on the autonomy of sovereign states.
Indicative Assessment
- Research Paper, 3500 words (50) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Review essays, 2 x 1250 words each (20% each) (40) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Class participation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 24 hours of seminars over 12 weeks; and
b) 106 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
None
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $4320 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $5820 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4214 | 20 Feb 2023 | 27 Feb 2023 | 31 Mar 2023 | 26 May 2023 | In Person | View |
