Module Descriptors
GLOBALISATION AND INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
ECON60099
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Bharati Singh
Email: Bharati.Singh@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The analysis of the process of globalisation
Development of international financial and trade institutions (eg - WTO, IMF, World Bank) and the impact of these on company and consumer welfare.
Contemporary critiques of the international economic and financial systems. Analysis of the debt crisis. Assessment of poverty reduction programmes.
Development of international financial and trade institutions (eg - WTO, IMF, World Bank) and the impact of these on company and consumer welfare.
Contemporary critiques of the international economic and financial systems. Analysis of the debt crisis. Assessment of poverty reduction programmes.
Module Additional Assessment Details
An assignment of no more than 2500 words - 100% (Tests Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3)
Module Texts
Baylis, J., Smith S., & Owens, P. (2010). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (5th ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.
Ravenhill, J. (Ed.). (2011). Global Political Economy (3rd ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.
Ravenhill, J. (Ed.). (2011). Global Political Economy (3rd ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Have studied a Level 1 Introductory Economics or Business Environment module or equivalent.
Module Resources
The University library and the recommended text
Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 150 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 39 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 111 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for and completion of the assessment tasks. Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.