Globalization and International Political Economy
Globalization and international relations is a topic that provides insight into theorethical, analythical and empirical conditions in the international arena with particular emphasis on globalization. The course discusses and evaluate various aspects of globalization processes, international institutions structure and function, as well as various topics within the study of international political xxxxx.politics / relations, such as global crises. The course also looks at what characterises the interaction between states and between organizations and states at the international arena. Questions that will be discussed include: What is globalization and the various forms of globalizations. What promotes globalization, and what prevents globalization. What are the consequences of globalization for governments, organizations and people?
The course has lectures every week througout the semester
- Knowledge:
- Theoretical and empirical knowledge about the topic of globalization and globalization processes
- Knowledge about the role of international organizations and behaviour in the international arena
- Knowledge about NATO, EU and intergovernmental cooperation in general
- Knowledge about theoretical framework in understanding different kinds of globalization and how globalization processes work.
- Knowledge of global economic crises, how it manifests itself and what might explain crises
- Skills
- Be able to discuss and analyse empirical issues in the light of theoretical perspectives, models and concepts
- Be able to discuss the various issues and dilemmas caused by globalization
- Be able to see different reasons why crises arise and to understand the dilemmas arising in the light of these
- General
- Have expertise in discussing various globalization issues in the light of different social science theories, perspectives and concepts.
Due to the Covid-19 epedemic, a number of assessments and exams at Nord University has been changed.
Changes are made in accordance with the Temporary Regulations on Supplements to Regulation 31/01/2019 no. 63: Concerning Studies and Examinations at Nord University - Extraordinary Measures as a Result of the Coronavirus Epidemic- according to §2 of the Corona Epidemic, Assessment Methods, Sections 1-3
To accommodate this, the form of assessment will be changed from Written school examination to Take – home examination on this course in the spring of 2020.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
PO113S - Globalization and international politics - 10 credits
PO113S - Globalization and international politics - 10 credits
IN107LS - Globalization and International Political Economy - 10 credits