| Dozent/in |
Alessia Invernizzi, MSc; Jule Beck, MA |
| Veranstaltungsart |
Hauptseminar |
| Code |
HS231511 |
| Semester |
Herbstsemester 2023 |
| Durchführender Fachbereich |
Politikwissenschaft |
| Studienstufe |
Bachelor
Master |
| Termin/e |
Do, 21.09.2023, 10:15 - 11:45 Uhr, Inseliquai 10 214
Do, 05.10.2023, 10:15 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B57
Do, 12.10.2023, 10:15 - 14:00 Uhr, HS 14 (Terminierung 6)
Do, 26.10.2023, 10:15 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B57
Do, 16.11.2023, 10:15 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B57
Do, 30.11.2023, 10:15 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B57
Do, 07.12.2023, 10:15 - 14:00 Uhr, HS 4 (Terminierung 7)
Do, 14.12.2023, 10:15 - 14:00 Uhr, HS 4 |
| Weitere Daten |
50% active participation and oral engagement; 50% short presentation / 4 Credits |
| Umfang |
2 Semesterwochenstunden |
| Turnus |
14-täglich |
| Inhalt |
This course introduces contemporary research on development issues, tackling big questions and theories in societal development. The overall approach will be that of political economy: the intersection between political and economic interests and actors in shaping development and international relations as historical and on-going processes.
The first part of the seminar part focuses on the political economy of trade and globalization. First, we will analyse the main theories of trade and the linkages to democracy, populism and conflict. We connect this research to discussions on the backlash of globalisation, the future of multilateralism and the WTO as well as the increase in protectionism and trade disputes.
In the second part of the seminar, we will discuss the the origins of development with a focus on the ideas and practices that emerged from colonialism and the post-1945 era. We will then review key determinants and challenges for sustainable development including the fight against poverty and hunger, population growth, climate change and the cross-cutting topic of gender and development. The course will thus deal with various dimensions of development, highlighting potential trade-offs between political, socio-environmental and economic outcomes. |
| E-Learning |
https://lms.uzh.ch/url/RepositoryEntry/17430413680 |
| Lernziele |
The objective of the seminar is to obtain an overview of the multi-dimensional and interdisciplinary field of the political economy of trade and development, its key theories, and debates. This will be obtained through the individual reading of the literature as well as the open discussions during the seminar classes. Students will further develop their academic research skills over the course of the seminar. |
| Voraussetzungen |
This is a reading and discussion-intensive seminar, and students are expected to (1) read the mandatory literature prior to the sessions and to (2) actively participate in the discussions and activities. |
| Sprache |
Englisch |
| Begrenzung |
Teilnahmebeschränkung vorbehalten; Studierende ab dem 3. Semester werden bevorzugt. |
| Anmeldung |
***Important*** In order to acquire credits, it is mandatory to register for the course via the UniPortal. Registration opens two weeks before and ends two weeks after the start of the semester. Registrations and cancellations are no longer possible after this period. The exact registration dates can be found here: http://www.unilu.ch/ksf/semesterdaten |
| Prüfung |
1. Presentation
2. Class Participation
|
| Abschlussform / Credits |
50% Presentation and 50% Participation (or 30% Participation and 20% Reading Summary Papers) / 4 Credits
|
| Hinweise |
Studienschwerpunkt: Internationale Beziehungen
|
| Hörer-/innen |
Nein |
| Kontakt |
alessia.invernizzi@doz.unilu.ch
jule.beck@uni-konstanz.de
|
| Material |
Wird auf der Online-Plattform OLAT zur Verfügung gestellt. |
| Literatur |
- Heydon, Ken. 2020. The political economy of inernational trade.
- Krugman, Paul, Maurice Obstfeld an Marc Melitz. 2018. International Trade: Theory and Policy. Pearson Education.
- Banerjee, Abhijit V. and Esther Duflo. 2011. Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty. New York: Public Affairs.
- Collier, Paul. 2007. The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can Be Done About It. Oxford University Press.
- Rosling, Hans. 2019. Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World- and Why Things Are Better Than You Think. London: Sceptre |