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2017/2018  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
Start time of the course 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 Organization (IOA)
Main academic disciplines
  • International political economy
Last updated on 30-10-2017

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Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors:
  • 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 Home assignment - written product
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Size of written product Max. 10 pages
Assignment type Written assignment
Duration Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) One internal examiner
Exam period Summer
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
A new exam assignment must be answered. This applies to all students (failed, ill, or otherwise)
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.
 

Teaching methods
Lectures
Feedback during the teaching period
We try to offer feedback in response to your questions and work whenever feasible although please appreciate that there are often time constraints. Please feel free to take full advantage of the ‘office hours’ offered by full-time staff members, although these can never be a substitute for participation in lectures and classes. We also encourage you to ask questions or make comments in class and form self-study groups to secure peer feedback on your work.
Student workload
Preparation time (readings, group work etc.) 109 hours
Lectures / class exercises / “homework cafés” / workshops etc. 29 hours
Exam (incl. preparation for the exam and actual exam period) 70 hours
Last updated on 30-10-2017