This course aims to introduce existing theories about trade policy and explain changes in trade policy preferences among domestic actors, either societal groups or political leaders. The course provides an understanding on changes in the international political system and the influence of international institutions on the international system. It also explains the reciprocal impact of trade on domestic politics and the international political system and discusses the impacts of free trade.
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.)
- O’Brien, Robert and Marc Williams (2016) Global Political Economy. 5th edition.
- Ravenhill, John, ed. 2016. Global Political Economy. 5th edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Harman, Sophie and David Williams, eds. (2013). Governing the World? Cases in
Global Governance. London: Routledge.
- Greig, A., Hulme, D. and Turner, M. (2007). Challenging Global Inequality: Development Theory and Practice in the 21st Century (Basingstoke: Palgrave).
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to Trade and Trade Policy
Lecture
2. Week
Power Politics and Theories on International Trade Policy
Lecture
3. Week
Alliances, Preferential Trading Arrangements, and International Trade
Lecture
4. Week
Trade Policy Preferences
Lecture
5. Week
International Institutions and The Proliferation of Preferential Trading Arrangements
Lecture
6. Week
The Effects of GATT/WTO on the Formation of Preferential Trading Arrangements
Lecture
7. Week
The Expansion of Preferential Trading Arrangements
Lecture
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Midterm
10. Week
International Politics and Protectionism
Lecture
11. Week
Effect of Trade on Countries and the International System
Lecture
12. Week
Impacts of Trade on Domestic Politics and the International Political System
Lecture
13. Week
Effects of Free Trade on the International Political System
Lecture
14. Week
Overall Discussion on the Course Topics
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 existing theories of trade policy
LO-2
an understanding of trade policy preferences
LO-3
an ability to analyze impacts of international institutions on the international trade system
LO-4
an ability to interpret changes in the international political system
LO-5
an ability to critically assess broader impacts of free trade.
