Key facts
UNE unit code: ECON520
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 3 - On Campus
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Adelaide Location
- Armidale Campus
- UNE Sydney Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Businesses, governments and other organisations operate in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. This unit will introduce you to the complex interplay between politics and economics in this dynamic environment.
You will critically evaluate the consequences of globalisation and examine the social conditions that contribute to it.
You will explore essential aspects of the international political economy and its values, the political-institutional factors that influence international trade relations, and the inter-relationships between states and markets.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Adelaide Location |
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, UNE Sydney Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | On Campus, Adelaide Location |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate expert understanding of the political-institutional factors that impinge on international trade relations;
- critically evaluate and discuss the essential aspects associated with international political economy and the values they represent;
- demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the nature of globalisation and the interaction of politics, business and social conditions that contribute to it;
- research and critically analyse the complexities of global interactions; and
- demonstrate an advanced understanding of the inter-relationships between states and markets.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Online discussion boards and forum posts. Students must post to MyLearn an academic source along with a 150-word synopsis on the weekly subject matter in at least 7 of the 11 weeks throughout the trimester. The marks of the 7 best responses will be used to calculate the overall mark for this task if more than 7 sources are posted. No. Words: 2500 (or equivalent) |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Online supervised invigilated assessment task. |
| Final Examination | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Online supervised invigilated assessment task. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Global Political Economy: Theory and Practice
ISBN: 9780367512507
Cohn, T. H. and Hira, A., Routledge 8th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
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