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Undergraduate Course: Globalisation, Trade and Development (ECNM10062)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Economics CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaEconomics Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis 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.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Economics 2 (ECNM08006)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting students should usually have at least 3 Economics courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. This MUST INCLUDE courses in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Introductory Econometrics. We will only consider University/College level courses.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Class Delivery Information Fortnightly tutorials starting in week 2.
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 20, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 174 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 80 %, Coursework 20 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Class Delivery Information Fortnightly tutorials starting in week 2.
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 20, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 5, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 171 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
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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.
Assessment Information
Essay (20%)
Degree exam (80%)

Visiting student assessment will be course essay plus two additional essays (40%) each.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Robert Zymek
Tel: (0131 6)50 4466
Email: robert.zymek@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Eirlys Armstrong
Tel: (0131 6)50 9905
Email: eirlys.armstrong@ed.ac.uk
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