Course Details
Course Code: IRLS504 Course ID: 3558 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This seminar allows the student to research some of the primary theoretical perspectives and analytical approaches for studying international political economy. The course includes a survey of contemporary literature, with special emphasis on theory, the phenomenon of globalization, an exploration of trade relations, international finance, transnational corporations, economic development, North vs. South conflict, and global inequality. We will also examine how to critically evaluate research and set up a research project.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2022 - 09/30/2022 | 10/03/2022 - 11/27/2022 | October | Fall 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO-1: Describe the nature of the international economy beginning with the Bretton Woods post-war framework.
CO-2: Apply theories of IPE and globalization on various regions of the world, addressing the key distinctions between developed and developing economies.
CO-3: Apply the major theoretical perspectives on possible causes and solutions to the North versus South divide.
CO-4: Analyze the impact of TNCs and IGOs in the global economy.
CO-5: Assess the consequences of the rise of international trade and finance in the modern global economy.
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO-1: Describe the nature of the international economy beginning with the Bretton Woods post-war framework.
CO-2: Apply theories of IPE and globalization on various regions of the world, addressing the key distinctions between developed and developing economies.
CO-3: Apply the major theoretical perspectives on possible causes and solutions to the North versus South divide.
CO-4: Analyze the impact of TNCs and IGOs in the global economy.
CO-5: Assess the consequences of the rise of international trade and finance in the modern global economy.
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve. |
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