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2014/2015  KAN-CPOLO1044U  Topics in International Political Economy

English Title
Topics in International Political Economy

Course information

Language English
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Full Degree Master
Duration One Semester
Course period Spring
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for BSc/MSc i International Business and Politics, MSc
Course coordinator
  • Leonard Seabrooke - Department of Business and Politics (DBP)
Main academic disciplines
  • International Political Economy
Last updated on 02-07-2014
Learning objectives
After completing the course, students should be able to demonstrate:
  • A comprehensive knowledge of the issues, institutions, and actors involved in the topic in question,
  • knowledge and understanding of theories and concepts that are relevant to analysis of the issue,
  • ability to link the theories to the empirical material in a methodologically reflexive manner.
Examination
Topics in International Political Economy:
Exam ECTS 7,5
Examination form Oral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance.
Individual or group exam Individual
Individual oral exam based on group assignment (max. 3 standard pages), 3-4 students per group. Overall assessment of assignment and oral performance.
Size of written product Max. 3 pages
Assignment type Written assignment
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and second internal examiner
Exam period Summer Term
Make-up exam/re-exam
Another examination form
Re-take if ordinary exam is failed: Individual oral exam (20 minutes) based on individual revision of original assignment.


Make-up if ill when assignment is written: individual oral exam based on individual assignment (max. 2 standard pages).


Make-up if ill at oral exam: individual oral exam (20 minutes) based on same assignment in August.
Course content and structure
The course focuses on a specialized topic in international political economy (for example but not limited to the politics of business standards, political risk, the politics of international finance, global growth strategies, or the management of international organizations). The course covers theories that are relevant to the analysis of the topic and empirical material.

The topic is decided by the Study Board and announced by the Board by the end of October. The topic can change from year to year and the Board can offer more than one topic in a year.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Last updated on 02-07-2014