Intro to International Political Economy (L2024)
Introduction to International Political Economy
Module L2024
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
Why are some countries poor and others rich? What are the origins of global environmental problems? Has free trade ever been free?
In this module, we explore the global history of capitalism, from the enclosure of the commons and the colonisation of the Americas to the rise of the welfare state and the neoliberal (counter)revolution. By foregrounding questions of race, class, gender, and empire, together we examine the hierarchies and power relations that sustain the global economy.
You will be introduced to a variety of theoretical perspectives, including classical political economy, Marxism, postcolonial approaches, feminism, the black radical tradition, and green theories.
Module learning outcomes
Knowledge of the key themes and problems involved in the study of international political economy
An overview of key events in the rise of the international political economy up to World War II
Familiarity with the principal IPE theoretical traditions
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2500 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Mon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Ida Danewid
Convenor
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Dr Melanie Richter-Montpetit
Assess convenor
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