International Political Economy
GOVT 329
Spring 2018
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01
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| Certificates: Environmental Studies, International Relations |
This course is an applied introduction to the study of the politics of the major issues of international economic relations today: globalization, trade, monetary relations, imperialism, debt, foreign direct investment, resources and energy, development, international migration, and the environment. Emphasis will be placed on learning about the main issues of international economic relations through reading and discussing issues, but principally by applying what has been learned in real-life scenarios. There will be extensive team work and verbal presentations in this class. The final assignment will be entrepreneurial in nature. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ENVS)(GOVT)(GOVT-Intl.) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Joan Spero and Jeffrey Hart, THE POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS
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Examinations and Assignments:
Several research projects and memos. Students will be heavily engaged in applied research. There will be significant teamwork and verbal presentations as well. The final assignment will be entrepreneurial in nature. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
There are no specific ECON prerequisites, but some background in macroeconomics and international economics would be helpful. |
| Instructor(s): Gallarotti,Giulio Times: .M.W... 08:20AM-09:40AM; Location: ALLB103; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 15 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 8 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: X |
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