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POL42530

Academic Year 2024/2025

Politics of International Trade and Investment (POL42530)

Subject:
Politics
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Politics & Int Relations
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Yoo Sun Jung
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This course provides an in-depth scientific study of international political economy (IPE), with a specific focus on two critical topics: international trade and investment. Designed for students of international relations, the course explores the political forces shaping global economic interactions, emphasizing the roles of multinational firms, international trade institutions, and their broader impact on the global economy. Students will examine how political decisions, both domestically and internationally, influence trade policies and investment flows, while also considering how economic interests shape political choices.

Throughout the course, students will critically engage with core IPE principles, addressing key issues such as globalization, foreign investment, international trade, and the resolution of disputes arising from international economic agreements. The course combines theoretical frameworks with empirical case studies, fostering rigorous analysis and discussion. By the end of the semester, students will have developed a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics driving international economic relations today.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Acquire substantive knowledge of the political economy of international trade and investment.
- Apply relevant theories to analyze current global economic trends and events.
- Critically assess and interpret empirical research related on key IPE issues.
- Explain complex trade and investment concepts clearly and effectively.
- Evaluate literature and develop insights into trade and investment dynamics.
- Develop research design skills and conduct projects that contribute to the understanding of global economic relations.

Indicative Module Content:

Theories of International Trade; The politics of International Trade; Theories of International Investment; Investment, Firms, and Disputes

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

228
Lectures

22
Total

250

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lecture, essay, quiz, examination, discussion

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): MCQ Midterm Examination Week 6 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No
Exam (In-person): Final Examination Week 12 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Class participation and short quiz over the course of the trimester
 Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 Graded No
10
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): One or two critical essays over the course of the trimester Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 Graded No
30
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

• Feedback will be provided within 20 days from submission, as per university guidelines.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 Thurs 14:00 - 15:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 5, 9 Thurs 14:00 - 15:50
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