Trade Law and the International System (720M3)
Trade Law and the International System
Module 720M3
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module provides students with holistic understanding of the interconnectedness of international trade law, international politics and economic principles within the international political economy. It develops a critical analysis of the core rules, principles and dynamics operating in the global economy, such as globalisation, sovereignty and domestic trade policy. This module examines key concepts and theories from law, politics and trade economics to critically examine historical trends and structural inequalities embedded in decision-making processes. Students from various disciplines will develop a deeper understanding of the rules and rationale for economic integration, along with current trends towards non-compliance and disengagement from the WTO’s rules-based trading system.
Module learning outcomes
Identify and critically analyse fundamental concepts and theories in international trade law, politics and economics in their relation to global governance, sovereignty and sustainable economic development in the 21st century
Demonstrate substantive understanding of the tensions between law, economics and politics that shape the international political economy and trading system and lead to structural imbalances and inequalities
Apply critical analysis of the three pillars of the WTO: negotiating; legislative; judicial/dispute settlement
Reflect on the role of the WTO and international economic institutions seeking to prevent a power based international political economy and maintain a level playing field for fair trade.
Appreciate the contribution of inter-disciplinary approaches to understanding the complexity of the international economic order
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
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