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POLI 372

International Political Economy

Political Science College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Political implications of international trade, investment, and monetary policies within an increasingly interdependent global context; transnationalism.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

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3

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Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate understanding of how International Relations theory applies to the subject matter of International Political Economy.

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Effective Research and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Complete a research paper that uses IPE theory to explain aspects of global political and economic interaction.

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Integrity in Daily and Civic Activities

Learning Outcome

Learn the consequences of plagiarism and how to avoid it.In written assignments, correctly acknowledge the words and/or ideas of other authors.

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Political Process, Theory, and Thought

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate understanding of different issue areas in international political economy.

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Effective and Professional Writing

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate the ability to write a well-crafted, persuasive research paper.

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Critical Thinking and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate the ability to apply different theories of international political economy.

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Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate a familiarity with each of the four major subfields of political science: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy.

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Political Process, Theory, and Thought

Learning Outcome

Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.

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Effective Research and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Use appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, historical comparison, and textual interpretation to answer political questions.

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Effective and Professional Writing

Learning Outcome

Write professional grade research papers on political science questions.

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Critical Thinking and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.