Interactive Syllabus

International Trade

Ing. Bc. Sylva Žáková Talpová, Ph.D.

International Trade

Ing. Bc. Sylva Žáková Talpová, Ph.D.

International Trade

Info

This course is an introduction to the theory of international trade. The main objective of the course is to understand the basic principles of international trade. The course will also cover applications to a number of topics of current interest (e.g. the current debates on the design and operation of international organisations such as the institutions that have been established to liberalise (GATT) and manage (WTO) world trade, discussed agreements as well as the current development of international trade).

Add and check international trade news here!

Final assessment

Essay + presentation + brief: max. 20 points
Final exam: max. 30 points
Additional points max.: 10 points

Essay assessment:

CONTENT 60%
FORMAL REQUIREMENTS 10%
PRESENTATION 20%
BRIEF 10%

Final test:

To pass the final test, you need to reach 60% in the test. Multiple-choice questions focused on the main principles of international trade and open questions to show the ability to understand, apply and assess issues in international trade.

Additional points:

You can get additional points by adding interesting international trade news to a course Padlet (shared board). These posts need to be brief, informative, clear, including external links.

Grading:

50 and more.....A

49-46.......B

45-40.......C

39-35.......D

34-30.......E

29-0.........F

COVID - alternative online schedule

In the case of changed conditions due to the pandemic, all the lectures and seminars will be held online (MS Teams), including students´presentations. Communication will be transferred to MS Teams, too. Students will be informed via email about the change in the course and they will get an invitation to the MS Teams group. Stable internet connection is necessary.

Essay and presentation

Open