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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	International Political Economy
Module Code	LG362
School	School of Law & Government
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Michael Breen Semester 2: Michael Breen Autumn: Michael Breen
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

International political economy (IPE) is a subject that bridges the disciplines of economics and political science. Students will be introduced to a range of advanced theoretical approaches to the study of IPE. These concepts and theories will be introduced through a survey of the history of trade and international capital flows in the Atlantic economy from the mid-19th century to present. Students will learn to identify the strengths and weaknesses of contending theoretical approaches and will become skilled at identifying when and under what circumstances certain theories and assumptions are more applicable than others.

Learning Outcomes

1. A good understanding of the politics of trade, finance, and economic development over the last century
2. A good understanding of the major theories and concepts in the IPE
3. The ability to apply this knowledge to explain trade and monetary policies
4. The ability to review and critique advanced research in the field of IPE

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Lecture topics.
This course provides an advanced analysis of the following topics: the winners and losers of economic globalization; determinants of worker preferences and trade policies; the role of the IMF, World Bank, and WTO; international capital mobility and currency crises; and globalization and economic development..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List