English IV for Global Governance (2225.YR.014508.1)
General information
Type: |
OBL |
Curs: |
4 |
Period: |
S semester |
ECTS Credits: |
2 ECTS |
Teaching Staff:
| Group |
Teacher |
Department |
Language |
| Year 4 |
Victoria O'Dea |
English Section |
ENG |
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for taking this course
Previous Knowledge
Introductory level economics knowledge is desired but not required
Workload distribution
Please see the assessment criteria.
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
This course explores the evolution financialization in the Global South in comparative perspective. The first half of the course draws the theoretical frame, paying special attention to the history of money and the evolution of financial markets. The second half of the course focuses on contemporary case studies with greater emphasis on institutions, crisis, political consequences and the more recent experiences of developing countries.
Course Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should:
- understand the conceptual tools used by experts and scholars of financialization
- acquire the necessary vocabulary to develop their own argument and/or criticize existing approaches
- generate new hypotheses for further research and inquiry
- develop their written and oral skills when interacting with a more specialized audience
Methodology
Attendance and participation: 10%
All students are required to attend all of the lectures and participate in class discussions.
Midterm exam: 30%
There will be one midterm exam in take-home format. The questions will be distributed after the 5th meeting.
In-class presentation: 20%
During the last two sessions, the students will do a presentation. The details of this assignment will be announced in Week 6.
Final exam: 40%
There will be a final exam based on all the material we have covered during the semester.
Assessment criteria
Attendance and participation: 10%
Midterm exam: 30%
In-class presentation: 20%
Final exam: 40%
Bibliography
Please see the weekly reading list.
Timetable and sections
| Group |
Teacher |
Department |
| Year 4 |
Victoria O'Dea |
English Section |
Timetable Year 4
