Undergraduate Course: Globalisation, Trade and Development (ECNM10062)
Course Outline
| School | School of Economics |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Economics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course studies economic growth, inequality and the role of institutions in a globalised world. It introduces students to key stylised facts about the nature and impact of globalisation during the last three decades. Particular emphasis is placed on the experience of developing countries. The course then shows how workhorse models of international economics can be used to think about the real-life linkages between trade and economic development. Its aim is to teach students how economic theory can be employed to analyse the benefits from globalisation, and to diagnose its problems.
Part of the course content is mathematical, and knowledge of elementary calculus is assumed.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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| Central | Lecture | Lecture Theatre 3, Appleton Tower | 1-11 | | | | 09:00 - 10:50 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Thursday, 09:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. Chrystal McMillan Building, Seminar Room 2 |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | | |
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | Lecture Theatre 3, Appleton Tower | 1-11 | | | | 09:00 - 10:50 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Thursday, 09:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. Chrystal McMillan Building, Seminar Room 2 |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course the student will have an:
insight into and understanding of key issues in the comparison of economic systems and have developed the ability to apply core economic theories in the context development and trade economies and alternative economic systems.
By building on and applying the core economic analysis covered in required courses in years 1 through 3 of the programme, the course enhances understanding of these core areas of economic analysis.
General skills developed include: critical analysis and assessment; reasoning adaptably and systematically; problem-framing and problem-solving skills; obtaining and processing information from a variety sources; quantitative and numerical skills; written presentation skills; interpersonal and group skills; independent action and initiative; managing tasks and time.
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Assessment Information
Essay (20%)
Degree exam (80%)
Visiting student assessment will be course essay plus two additional essays (40%) each. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Robert Zymek
Tel: (0131 6)50 4466
Email: robert.zymek@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Eirlys Armstrong
Tel: (0131 6)50 8361
Email: eirlys.armstrong@ed.ac.uk |
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