| Semester 2, 2021 Toowoomba On-campus | |
| Short Description: | Politics & Internat'l Business |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Business |
| Student contribution band : | 2021 Grandfather Funding Cl 1 |
| ASCED code : | 090101 - Political Science |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Other Requisites
Computer, e-mail and Internet access: Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at .
Rationale
This course introduces students to the politics and institutions of international trade, commerce and economic governance. Its focus is on real world debates driven by politicians, business people and other leaders in society and the impact of their aspirations and decisions on economies, societies and individual businesses. It asks students to identify and understand the value judgements upon which policy has been made. The course provides a deeper understanding of the context in which a graduate might be expected to recommend policy to, or make decisions on behalf of, an individual business, government or other organisation.
Synopsis
Globalisation and the global financial crisis have transformed the environment in which businesses and governments operate. POL2001 looks at the institutions of international economic governance, and then systematically examines the conflicts and debates over globalisation and free trade agreements, and over macro-economic management in the wake of the global financial crisis. Core themes are the controversies over the role of the state and international political and economic institutions in the global economy. The work done by students in this course aims to develop their understanding and academic skills through a mixture of practise (weekly writing and online interaction) and intensive academic inquiry.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate:
- explain and contribute to debates around globalisation and its governance;
- critically evaluate, on the basis of research, rival claims made as part of political debate;
- write clearly in English, observing academic conventions;
- engage constructively with other students on political ideas.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction to globalisation | 10.00 |
| 2. | Theories of globalisation and economic development | 10.00 |
| 3. | The regulation and deregulation of global trade and commerce | 40.00 |
| 4. | States and globalisation | 10.00 |
| 5. | Social impacts of globalisation | 30.00 |
Text and Materials
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2021&sem=02&subject1=POL2001)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference Materials
Student Workload Expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 52.00 |
| Lectures | 12.00 |
| Private Study | 77.00 |
| Tutorials | 24.00 |
Assessment Details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASST 1 - ARGUMENT ANALYSIS | 100 | 15 | 09 Aug 2021 | |
| ASST 2 - MAJOR ESSAY | 100 | 35 | 27 Sep 2021 | |
| PARTICIPATION | 10 | 10 | 21 Oct 2021 | |
| REVISION | 10 | 10 | 21 Oct 2021 | |
| ASSIGNMENT 3 | 60 | 30 | 22 Oct 2021 | (see note 1) |
Notes
- Students will be provided further instruction regarding the assignment by their examiner via StudyDesk.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
Online: There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
On-campus: It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
There is no examination in this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
There is no examination in this course, there will be no deferred or supplementary examinations. -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment Notes
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Turnitin:
Assignments must be submitted to the university’s plagiarism-checking service, ‘turnitin’. Where necessary, staff will assist students to do this. -
Referencing in assignments:
Harvard (AGPS) is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use Harvard (AGPS) style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The Harvard (AGPS) style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide at .