Courses & Units

Global Political Economy HIR307

Introduction

Global Political economy examines the institutional structures of the global economic system. These include the World Bank with a focus on finance for international development; the World Trade Organization, on managing the world’s contentious trading arrangements; the International Monetary Fund, on managing global finance and especially balance of payments and currency crises; the International Labor Organisation, on securing global labour standards and decent working conditions for all; and the United Nations Environment Program, for protecting the environment and fostering sustainable consumption.

Summary

Unit name Global Political Economy
Unit code HIR307
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Social Sciences
Discipline Politics and International Relations
Coordinator Professor Fred Gale
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

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Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse different arguments on global political economy (GPE) issues.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge and research concerning GPE to analyse specific cases.
  • Communicate about GPE issues fluently in written and/or oral formats drawing upon evidence and using referencing conventions as appropriate.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
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Requisites

Prerequisites

HIR101 OR HPP101

Teaching

AssessmentAssessment Task 1: Tutorial Participation (25%)|Assessment Task 2: Essay (25%)|Assessment Task 3: Case Study (50%)
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