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Introduction to International Political Economy - JMB087
Anglický název: Introduction to International Political Economy
Zajišťuje: Katedra severoamerických studií (23-KAS)
Fakulta: Fakulta sociálních věd
Platnost: od 2016 do 2016
Semestr: letní
E-Kredity: 6
Způsob provedení zkoušky: letní s.:
Rozsah, examinace: letní s.:1/1, Zk [HT]
Počet míst: 20 / 20 (24)
Minimální obsazenost: neomezen
4EU+: ne
Virtuální mobilita / počet míst pro virtuální mobilitu: ne
Stav předmětu: vyučován
Jazyk výuky: angličtina
Způsob výuky: prezenční
Způsob výuky: prezenční
Poznámka: předmět je možno zapsat mimo plán
povolen pro zápis po webu
Garant: Mgr. Ing. Magdalena Fiřtová, Ph.D.
Vyučující: Mgr. Ing. Magdalena Fiřtová, Ph.D.
Termíny zkoušek   Rozvrh   Nástěnka   
Anotace - angličtina
Poslední úprava: Mgr. Ing. Magdalena Fiřtová, Ph.D. (25.01.2019)
A rapidly changing global economic and political system is a reality that our society is embedded in. The students of international area studies should understand the processes of globalization. The economic interests and political power of the actors that constitute the international system - sovereign national governments, multinational corporations, financial institutions, international organizations, and civil society - are crucial components to be examined in this course. After first introductory classes focusing on conceptual and empirical foundations of the current trade, monetary and financial systems, lectures and discussions will follow up on economic, political and social issues raised by deepening globalization - its impact on inequality, poverty, environment, resources and food. The course heavily focuses on analysing current debates.
Podmínky zakončení předmětu - angličtina
Poslední úprava: Mgr. Ing. Magdalena Fiřtová, Ph.D. (02.02.2021)

Active participation 10%.

The students will be required to read and prepare mandatory texts assigned for each class and newspaper articles selected and circulated every week. Both, the text and the media article, will be developed and discussed during the classes. You are allowed maximum of two uncertified absences.

Individual or pair presentation of an assigned article 20%.

Each student will be responsible to select, disseminate and present one assigned article. After a short presentation, the student will be responsible for leading a short class discussion on this issue. Other students shall read the article and prepare themselves for the discussion.

 

Take Home Essay 40%

This is a paper of 2000 words, in which you are asked to discuss issues raised by lectures and readings. The topic will be handed out April 5, and the paper is due April 16 (Midnight).  You are asked to discuss one of two topics. The essay counts for 40 percent of your final grade. To pass the course, you should get at least 50%. Your essay has to be submitted to Moodle system.

Your essay will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Quality of Thesis paragraph (10%): Make sure your paper is streamlined with powerful and thoughtful thesis statement (it's not simply a topic). And that your paragraph smoothly introduces the reader to the structure of your essay.

Quality of Conclusion (10%):  The conclusion synthesizes and brings closure and examines it from the new perspectives or questions.

Quality of organization of your essay (20%):Organization of paper as a whole is logical and quickly apparent. Connections among paragraphs are clearly articulated. Transitions between paragraphs are smooth.
Every paragraph makes one distinct and coherent point, expressed in a clear topic sentence; the parts of each paragraph connect logically and persuasively, and internal transitions are smooth.

Quality of evidence you provide (20%): Evidence used to support the central point is rich, detailed and well chosen. Evidence sections employ appropriate quotations. The connection between argument and evidence is clearly and compellingly articulated in all cases.  Important opposing evidence (i.e. evidence that might seem to contradict your argument) is considered and convincingly refuted.

Quality of analysis (20%): Paper sophisticatedly represents the authors’ arguments, evidence and conclusions accurately, fairly and eloquently. Demonstrates a firm understanding of the implications of the author’s arguments. It is originally stated and presented.  

Quality of language (10%):Make sure your writing is polished and precise, proof-reading and revision must be apparent.

Quality of formal referencing and bibliography (10%): Quotations are all framed effectively in the text (i.e. integrated properly in terms of both grammar and meaning) and explicated where necessary. Quotes are all properly attributed and cited. Complete bibliography.

 

 

Mini-tests OR final exam 30%. 

Regularly, we will start the class with a mini-test verifying your understading of mandatory readings and knowledge from the previous class. The sum of scores from those mini-tests, if it exceeds a minimum limit of 50% can be counted as a final exam score. At the end of  semestr you will see if you need to sit the final exam or you have collected enough points to pass the exam.

The final examination counts for 30 percent of your final course grade. To pass the course, you should get a minimum 50%.This is a take-home exam, three dates are already announced in the SIS system, you have to register to a concrete date to get access to the Moodle exam webpage. You have three repeat attempts to pass the test. The exam is designed as an open source exam with short open questions that verify your understanding of mandatory readings. Students will receive in advance the detailed instructions how to enter and operate the Moodle exam system.

 

GRADES:

A - 100-91%

B - 90-81%

C - 80-71%

D - 70-61%

E - 60-51%

F - Failed 50% and less

Sylabus - angličtina
Poslední úprava: Mgr. Ing. Magdalena Fiřtová, Ph.D. (18.01.2021)

Mandatory and recommended readings are available in the Moodle system, "Introduction to International Political Economy", http://dl1.cuni.cz/course/view.php?id=3416, you have to enroll with your SIS login.

 

1. Intoruduction. What is international political economy

2.  Establishment of the post-war institutions

3. International Trade System

4.  Regional Trade Agreements

5. International Monetary System

6.  International Financial System

7. International organizations

8. Economic Development

9. Multinational corporations

10.  Oil and International Economy

11. IPE of Global Climate Change

12. IPE of Global Food Politics

 

 

 

 

 
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