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Module Title	LI International Political Economy
School	Government
Department	Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code	08 20895
Module Lead	Dr Macartney
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-10 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The course draws upon a range of theoretical perspectives to understand the contemporary international economic order and to explore the drivers of international economic change. Issues and problems covered across the modules include: the establishment and demise of the Bretton Woods system;; the contest of ideas over economic reform; the causes and consequences of economic globalization; and how the globalized international political economy should be governed, issues and problems in international political economy.
Learning Outcomes	At the end of the module the student should be able to: Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical perspectives on international political economy. Develop critical skills in analysing debates surrounding the emergence of an international economy. Gain an understanding of key IPE issues such as trade, development, financial crisis, environment issues Have a critical awareness of how power operates in international political economy and in development processes.
Assessment	20895-01 : 500 Word Assessment + Audio : Coursework (25%) 20895-05 : 3000 Word Assessment : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 500 word assignment & 2 min audio file (25%) & 1 x 2500 word essay (75%) Reassessment by failed component
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