Postgraduate Course: International Regulation and Governance (PLIT11024)
Course Outline
| School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | International Regulation and Governance delves into the dynamic world of global policy-making, blending theoretical knowledge with practical insights. It covers key topics including the evolution of policy, the role of international regulatory agencies, and the influence of non-state actors in today's interconnected society. The curriculum also focuses on the application and enforcement of policies, addressing contemporary issues such as artificial intelligence, environmental governance, and the complexities of global financial and internet regulation. This program equips students with the necessary skills to navigate and shape the international policy landscape. |
| Course description |
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of core theories, concepts, and practices shaping IRG today. It delves into the dynamics of policy stasis, change, and diffusion at an international level, examining the roles played by international regulatory agencies and non-state regulators. A significant part of the curriculum is dedicated to understanding enforcement, evaluation, and compliance mechanisms within the IRG framework. The course uniquely addresses contemporary challenges in IRG, such as the impact and governance of artificial intelligence, global environmental governance, global financial regulation, and the intricacies of global Internet regulation. Through this, students gain an in-depth understanding of the increasing reliance on regulation as a key policy instrument by governments and industries worldwide. By integrating insights from diverse disciplines like political science, law, sociology, and economics, the course offers a multidimensional perspective on IRG. It highlights the emergence of the regulatory state, various regulatory approaches and instruments, and the spectrum of actors involved in IRG processes. With its global scope, the course pays special attention to issues relevant to the global south and encompasses both national and international regulatory frameworks. This holistic approach ensures that graduates are well-equipped to analyse and influence international public policy in an increasingly interconnected and regulated world.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 30 |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
176 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Campaign Pitch, 20%
Tear Sheet, 10%
Research Paper ,70%
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| Feedback |
Each week will see students engage in specific seminar activities. This includes things like: (1) developing an interview protocol; (2) writing and delivery an impromptu 30sec pitch; (3) working out method to empirically observe cognitive capture; (4) preparing and running an in-class podcast to interview a guest speaker. All of these will provide students with the opportunity for formative feedback that will be useful for their various summative assessments.
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an advanced critical understanding theories, concepts and debates in International Regulation and Governance.
- Analyse how the academic study of IRG has impacted the disciplines of political science, public policy, development studies, and economics.
- Critically engage in a wide range of debates, including on globalization, financialization, environmental governance, internet and AI governance, as well as the role of state and non-state actors in these processes.
- Communicate through empirically grounded and theoretically informed written work, discussions and presentations, their deep understanding of IRG and related issues
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Reading List
Baldwin et al. (2010) Oxford Handbook of Regulation, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Cairney (2019) Understanding Public Policy. Theories and Issues. London: Red Globe Press.
Lodge and Wegrich (2012) Managing Regulation: Regulatory Analysis, Politics and Policy. London, UK.: Red Globe Press.
Mattli and Woods eds. (2009) The Politics of Global Regulation, Princeton NJ: Princeton University Press.
Moran, Rein, and Goodin eds. (2008) The Oxford Handbook of Public Policy, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
(1) Critical thinking and analysis through the engagement with research on International Public Policy
(2) Research skills and writing through the execution of a research essay and tear sheet.
(3) Effective communication skills through discussion, debate and small-group work
(4) Working with others in small-group activities and presentations |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Adam Chalmers
Tel: (0131 6)51 3900
Email: adam.chalmers@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | |
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