Kursplan

SYLLABUS

The Politics and Economics of International Relations, 7,5 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Master´s programme in International and European Relations and Master´s programme in European and International Affairs
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Political Science - SKA
SUBJECT AREA   Political Science – ST2

COURSE CODE

733A42

AIM OF THE COURSE

After completion of the course the student should be able to:
- display knowledge of the historical development of the contemporary world economy as well as international capitalism;
- account for the interplay between economics and politics in the modern day world arena;
- critically analyse the main theories of international capitalism and development.

CONTENTS

The course covers the following areas:
- Main theories of international capitalism and development;
- Global economic transformation in the late twentieth century;
- The international politics of trade, monetary and financial relations, foreign direct investments, and development aid;
- The role of regional and international institutions and organisations in matters related to international trade, finance, and development.

TEACHING

The course offers lectures which introduce and develop the content of the course. Lectures are complementary to the literature. Seminars and workshops are important aspects of the learning process and provide opportunities for mutual, critical discussions which develop attitudes and skills. Students are expected to be well prepared for lectures and to have completed assigned preparations for seminars. Students are expected to read and take in the literature independently and/or in self-organized reading groups. Language of instruction is English.

Activities which constitute elements of examination are mandatory.

EXAMINATION

The course is examined through a combination of seminar papers, group exercises, presentations, and home writing tasks.
Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course’s study guide.

Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.

Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must, by the closing date for application, hold a bachelor's degree/kandidatexamen (equivalent for example a professional degree) of at least 180 ECTS credits in Political Science, Economics, History, Sociology or another discipline relevant for the course. In-depth study of at least 90 ECTScredits (3 semesters of full-time study) in the major subject is required, including a paper corresponding to approximately 10 weeks of study (15 ECTS).
Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6: internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paper based 575 + TWE-score 4.5, and internet based 90+TWE-score 20), IELTS, academic (minimum score Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or equivalent.

GRADING

The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.

The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

The Politics and Economics of International Relations
The Politics and Economics of International Relations

Department responsible
for the course or equivalent: IEI - Department of Management and Engineering

Registrar No: 2009-01024 och 2009-00915

Course Code: 733A42

Exam codes: see Local Computer System

Subject/Subject Area : Political Science - SKA

Level		Education level			Subject Area Code		Field of Education
A1X		Advanced level			SKA		SA

The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2010-10-29