IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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ECN400CB(経済学 / Economics 400)
SeminarⅣ

Kalenga NGOY JOHN

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Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
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Year 2021
Class code K7022-402
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Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 木5/Thu.5
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Campus 多摩
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Credit(s) 2
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Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category Advanced Courses/専門科目
Disciplinary Courses/IGESS科目
Ⅶ. Seminar
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Outline and objectives

Our seminar provides a good learning environment in order to prepare your graduation thesis. You will improve your skills in conducting a research project.

Goal

The goals are to improve your studying skills and deepening your knowledge of economics.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

During the spring semester of 2021, I use the hybrid method combining both online lectures through zoom and face to face lectures in the classroom. All students are expected to prepare the group presentations, group discussion, debate, and more.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

あり / Yes

Schedule

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

Lecture 1:Introduction

Self-introduction / guidelines

Lecture 2:Global economy

The new global economic order

Lecture 3:Global economy

Individual presentations 1; The nature of political economy

Lecture 4:Global economy

Individual presentations 1/ The neoclassical conception of the economy

Lecture 5:Global economy

The study of international political economy

Lecture 6:Global economy

Group presentation 1; New economic theories

Lecture 7:Global economy

The political significance of the new economic theories

Lecture 8:Global economy

National systems of political economy

Lecture 9:Global economy

Individual presentations 2; The trading system

Lecture 10:Global economy

The international monetary system

Lecture 11:Global economy

Group presentations 2; The international financial system

Lecture 12:Global economy

The State and the Multinationals

Lecture 13:Global economy

Individual presentations 3; The State and Economic Development

Lecture 14:Final evaluation

Governing the Global Economy; Concluding remarks

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students are encouraged to prepare their assignments in the library or at home on a weekly basis. Please take about six hours per week to prepare for the seminar's activities.

Textbooks

Robert Gilpin Global Political Economy: understanding the international economic order, Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 2001

References

1. Robert O'Brien and Marc Williams, Global political economy: evolution & dynamics, London : Palgrave, 2016

2. Theodore H. Cohn, Global political economy, Tokyo : Longman, 2012

3. Theodore H. Cohn, Global political economy : theory and practice, New York: Pearson Longman, 2008

Grading criteria

Attendance and contributions: 20%; Individual research presentation: 30%, group discussions and debates: 20%; group presentations: 30%; total: 100%.

Changes following student comments

N/A

Equipment student needs to prepare

Please prepare a Personal Computer with a good internet connection and webcam. You are required to turn on the camera when attending online lecture through zoom.

Others

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