The course introduces the theory and history of trade policy, economic development and environmental protection and then investigates the ways in which key actors in global politics - states, NGOs, global corporations and international organizations which are shaping outcomes in international policy-making.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
- Baldwin, Richard (2016). The Great Convergence: Information Technology and the New Globalization, Harvard University Press.
- Dicken, Peter. (2015) Global Shift: Transforming the World Economy. 7th ed. Guildford Press.
- Goldin, I. and M. Mariathasan (2014). The Butterfly Defect: How Globalization Creates Systemic Risks, and What to Do about It. Princeton, Princeton University Press.
- Clapp, Jennifer and Jonas Meckling (2013). Business as a Global Actor. In:Falkner, R. (ed) The Handbook of Global Climate and Environment Policy. Cheltenham: John Wiley & Sons Ltd: 286-303.
- Dauvergne, P., & Lister, J. (2013). Eco-business: a big-brand takeover of sustainability. MIT Press.
- Scholte, Jan Aart (2005). Globalization: a critical introduction. Basingstoke: Macmillan.
- Steger, Manfred B. (2009). Globalization: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Sampson, Gary P.2005. The WTO and Sustainable Development. Tokyo: United Nations University Press.
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to international trade and development
Lecture
2. Week
Key indicators of globalization
Lecture
3. Week
New patterns of global conflict; new structures of global governance
Lecture
4. Week
Theories of trade and trade policy
Lecture
5. Week
The history of trade governance: from GATT to WTO
Lecture
6. Week
Contemporary issues in trade policy
Lecture
7. Week
The global ecological crisis: causes and dimensions
Lecture
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Midterm
10. Week
The global politics of ‘sustainable development
Lecture
11. Week
The contemporary system of global environmental governance
Lecture
12. Week
The rise of global firms and multinational production
Lecture
13. Week
Corporate power in global politics
Lecture
14. Week
Global business, Corporate Social Responsibility and private governance
Lecture
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
1
10
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
OP-1. Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
OP-2. Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
OP-3. Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
OP-4. Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
OP-5. Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
OP-6. Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
OP-7. Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
OP-8. Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
OP-9. Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
OP-10. Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
a basic knowledge of the global politics of international trade and development
LO-2
an understanding of the emergence of new forms of global governance
LO-3
an ability to analyze interactions between international trade and sustainable development
LO-4
an ability to interpret the competing objectives of free trade, sustainable development and poverty alleviation
LO-5
an ability to analyze the role of key actors and international organizations in international trade and sustainable development
