Study Programmes 2015-2016
| ECON2260-1 | ||||||||||||||
| Economics of Globalization | ||||||||||||||
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Duration :
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| 45h Th | ||||||||||||||
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Number of credits :
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Lecturer :
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| Joseph Tharakan | ||||||||||||||
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language | ||||||||||||||
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester | ||||||||||||||
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Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
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| Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program | ||||||||||||||
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Course contents :
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| Lectures will answer using economic modles the four main questions regarding international trade : - Why do countries trade? - What is the trade pattern? - Who gains and who loses from international trade? - What is the role of the state in international trade flows? |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Acquiring knowledge about theoretical models explaining the reasons for international trade flows.
Understanding the impact of international trade on society. Being able to apply the acquired knowledge to current debates. |
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Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
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| Introduction to economics | ||||||||||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Theoretical models and concepts will be developed during the lectures. Applications and exercises will be covered with the teaching assistant. | ||||||||||||||
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| - two hours/week lectures
- review of concepts and exercises with the teaching assistant |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Powerpoint slides will be available to download on Lol@ before each lecture. | ||||||||||||||
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| June: Written exam (100%), September: Written exam (100%) | ||||||||||||||
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| Lectures are taught in French during the second semester. | ||||||||||||||
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Contacts :
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| Professor: Joseph Tharakan - e-mail: J.Tharakan@ulg.ac.be
Assistant: Jérôme Schoenmaeckers e-mail: Jérôme.Schoenmaeckers@ulg.ac.be Tél : 04 366 29 65 Office: B. 31 - 1.56 |
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Items online :
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 | Powerpoint slides Powerpoint slides are available before each lecture on Lola |
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