IRE113 Economic dimension of international relations: an introduction

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Vladan Hodulák, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Oldřich Krpec, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Oldřich Krpec, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Supplier department: Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Mon 10:00–11:40 P31 Posluchárna A. I. Bláhy
Prerequisites (in Czech)
!SEMESTR(1) && !SEMESTR(2)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Course deals with the role of economic factors in international relationships, monitors development of international political economy as specialization and especially focus on key problems: world trade, international monetary regimes, relation of North and South and historical process of forming of world economy.
Learning outcomes
Students of the course will gain the sum of information necessary for understanding the relation between economic and political aspects of international relations. They will also learn how to use the theoretical concepts to be able to analyse and evaluate some of the most discussed topics of today’s globalized world. Above all, they will learn how to explain relationships between economic variables and political power and asses effects of economic dimension of international relations on outcomes in the international system.
Syllabus
  • Week 1: Introductory meeting (September 16, Krpec)
  • Week 2: Introduction to political economy I (September 23, Hodulak)
  • Week 3: Introduction to political economy II. (September 30, Hodulak)
  • Week 4: Paradigms and theories of International Political Economy. (October 7, Krpec)
  • Week 5: International Trade (October 14, Krpec)
  • Week 6: International trade policy (October 21, Krpec)
  • Week 7: National holiday (October 28)
  • Week 8: Money and states (November 4, Hodulak)
  • Week 9: International monetary system (November 11, Hodulak)
  • Week 10: Introduction to international finance (November 18, Hodulak)
  • Week 11: MNCs and their influence in the international system. (November 25, Krpec)
  • Week 12: Economy and world politics? Forming world economy. (December 2, Krpec)
  • Week 13: Economy and world politics WWI-present (December 9, Krpec)
Literature
  • Mitchell, William – Wray, L. Randall – Watts, Martin. 2019. Macroeconomics. London: Red Globe Press
  • Bowles, Samuel – Edwards, Richard – Roosevelt, Frank – Larudee, Mehrene
  • Oatley, Thomas. 2019. International Political Economy. New York: Routledge
  • Chang, Ha-Joon. 2014. Economics: The User’s Guide. London: Penguin Books.
Teaching methods
The course consists mainly of lectures. Students are introduced the theoretical concepts of international political economy that are subsequently supported by examples. The examples aim to motivate students to think about practical relevance of discussed concepts. The purpose of seminar papers is to develop students' ability to apply the discussed concepts to relevent problem areas.
Assessment methods
Students will receive up to 5 point for case study and up to 20 points for written exam. 25-23 points – grade A; 22-21 grade B; 20-19 grade C; 18–17 grade D; 16-15 grade E; 14 and less grade F.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2018.
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