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CLASS 4

Lesson plan / INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY

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Course Credit	3.0
Course ECTS Credit	5.0
Teaching Language of Instruction	İngilizce
Level of Course	Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of Course	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery	Distance Learning
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?	Z
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Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	The objective of the course is to familiarize students with the main theoretical approaches in and structures of international political economy. Another goal is to enable them to analyze contemporary economic events in light of the theories and concepts of IPE.
Course Content	This course focuses on the interaction between institutions and actors in the field of international political economy (IPE). Particularly, it analyzes how power is distributed in the world economy with special reference to trade, production, finance, and knowledge. The course overviews the major theoretical approaches to international trade and investment including mercantilism, liberalism and historical structuralism. Building on these theoretical perspectives, it then examines the effects of international “structures” of trade, production, finance, and knowledge. We will also take up subjects such as globalization, global commodity chains, multinational corporations, regional integration, migration and the illegal economy.

The aim of the course

The objective of the course is to familiarize students with the main theoretical approaches in and structures of international political economy. Another goal is to enable them to analyze contemporary economic events in light of the theories and concepts of IPE.

Course Content

This course focuses on the interaction between institutions and actors in the field of international political economy (IPE). Particularly, it analyzes how power is distributed in the world economy with special reference to trade, production, finance, and knowledge. The course overviews the major theoretical approaches to international trade and investment including mercantilism, liberalism and historical structuralism. Building on these theoretical perspectives, it then examines the effects of international “structures” of trade, production, finance, and knowledge. We will also take up subjects such as globalization, global commodity chains, multinational corporations, regional integration, migration and the illegal economy.

Learning Outcomes

Comprehend the political science theories and practices.
Comprehend the theories and practices of international relations.
Identify the basic principles and concepts of management science.
Use basic legal knowledge within the discipline of political science and international relations.
Use general knowledge of economics and green economics within the discipline of political science and international relations.
Comprehend the political history of Turkey and of the world.
Relate the discipline of political science and international relations with sociology.
Analyze the structure and functioning of international organizations.
Analyze global and international issues.
Analyze the State structure of Turkey.
Prepare reports according to academic and professional expectations.
Relate the concepts of political science and international relations with the concepts of other disciplines.
Prepare a proper report within the discipline.
Prepare structured plans within the discipline.
Develop strategical solutions within the discipline.
Respond with an environmental conscience to the issues relating to the discipline.
Make time management in the issues relating to the discipline.
Take initiative in the problem solving.
Use the potential and competence of leadership.
Establish a causality between events and facts.
Follow the new theoretical approaches in the discipline.
Access to sources on the discipline.
Support the knowledge on the discipline with a lifelong learning competence.
Communicate in mother tongue and at least one foreign language.
Engage in teamwork and division of labor.
Apply scientific and social ethical values.
Use scientific research methods in an efficient manner and with respect to academic norms.
Apply statistical knowledge within software packages.
Use the methods of diplomatic correspondence.
Analyze the global and international environmental problems.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Introduction
2	What is international political economy (IPE)? Balaam and Dillman, Chapter 1
3	Approaches to IPE: Liberalism Balaam and Dillman, Ch.2
4	Approaches to IPE: Mercantilism Balaam and Dillman, Ch.3
5	Approaches to IPE: Structuralism Balaam & Dillman, Ch.4
6	IPE structures: production and trade Balaam & Dillman, Ch.6 QUIZ
7	IPE structures: Money and finance Balaam & Dillman, Ch.7
8	MID-TERM EXAM
9	International debt and financial crises Balaam & Dillman, Ch.8
10	IPE structures: Knowledge and technology Balaam & Dillman, Ch.10
11	Regionalism: the case of the European Union Balaam & Dillman, Ch.12
12	“Rising powers”: Brazil, India and China-1 Balaam & Dillman, Ch.13 HOMEWORK
13	“Rising powers”: Brazil, India and China-2 Balaam & Dillman, Ch.13
14	GENERAL REVIEW

Resources

David N. Balaam and Bradford Dillman. 2014. Introduction to International Political Economy (6th ed). Pearson International Edition.

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