Introductory description

EC313-15 The International Economy in the Twentieth Century

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Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

The module will typically cover the following topics:
Interwar Years: changes in the international economy
The Great Depression and Recovery
Golden Age in Europe: Post war reconstruction and growth
East Asian Miracle, Economic growth in China and India and Africa’s growth tragedy during the closing decades of the 20th century.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate familiarity with some applications of economics that are specific to the theories of international trade, finance and migration, growth and recession and the relevance of geography, history and institutions in economic development. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, guided reading and independent study. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Assessed essay and unseen examination.
• Apply critical analysis to the topics of the module, formulate concepts and hypotheses, and show how they are tested in relevant literature. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, guided reading and independent study. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Assessed essay and unseen examination.
• Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of the international economy in the 20th century including: the factors which led to Africa’s economic decline. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, guided reading and independent study. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Assessed essay and unseen examination.
• Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of the international economy in the 20th century including: the second phase of globalization after 1945 and the factors that led to rapid growth in some regions such as Europe and East Asia. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, guided reading and independent study. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Assessed essay and unseen examination.
• Communicate their knowledge and understanding to others. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, guided reading and independent study. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Assessed essay.
• Critically review the relevant literature and evidence. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, guided reading and independent study. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Assessed essay.
• Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of the international economy in the 20th century including: the first phase of globalization, and the different aspects of globalization and factors that led to the Great Depression of 1929. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, guided reading and independent study. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Assessed essay and unseen examination.
• Demonstrate the skill of writing a good summary of the recommended literature and fit them in a framework that answers the question set.

Indicative reading list

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Subject specific skills

Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
Analytical thinking and communication
Analytical reasoning
Critical thinking
Creative thinking
Policy evaluation
Analysis of incentives

Transferable skills

Students will have the opportunity to develop:
Research skills
Data-based skills
IT skills
Written communication skills
Oral communication skills
Mathematical, statistical and data-based research skills