Study Programmes 2015-2016
ERAS0002-1  
Strategic Stakes in Globalization
Duration :
30h Th
Number of credits :
Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...)5
Lecturer :
Madeleine-Marie Hubin
Language(s) of instruction :
English language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
The political analysis of international relations consists of four elements:
  • Analysis of the various actors of globalisation, national and transnational.
  • Analysis of the tools and processes these actors may use to deal with globalisation.
  • Analysis of the main economic and political relations between States through a number of global stakes
  • Classification of the great geopolitical and geostrategic zones.
Learning outcomes of the course :
In order to understand economic developments it is necessary to master relations between the States (main actors of international relations), multinational corporations and international organisations. This course aims at providing students with the tools to create their own critical approach of globalisation and its stakes.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
There is no prerequisite for this course but a strong interest in international relations and globalisation as well as a good level of English that will allow students to participate actively in class activities and make presentations.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
The course taught in class will be complemented with numerous examples from current issues and geostrategic maps. Students will be required to take an active part in the course.
Analysis of international relations and globalisation.
Introduction: Globalisation and global politics, a definition. Method, assessment and historical context.
Part 1: The setting: Geography,history,demography,economy, science, ideology, power, political context.
Part 2: Actors Individuals, public opinion, states, and transnational actors: IO, NGOs, MNCs.
Part 3: Tools and Processes:
War and peace, international economy, international law. Part 4: Stakes: Environment, Global trade, Poverty and Development and Global Security
Conclusion: A new global order? Globalisation and the transformation of the international political community.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Face-to-face teaching.
Recommended or required readings :
The Globalization of World Politics (J. Baylis, S. Smith and P. Owens, 6th edition, OUP, 2012)
International Relations magazines and websites.
Assessment methods and criteria :
  • In-class case study (40%): team project, analysis of a factor/actor of globalisation for a specific state + presentation in class.
  • MCQ test (30%): organized at the end of the course (early May 2015).
  • Report (30%): short critical analysis of a current issue (using the factors and actors of globalisation).
 


  • Re-sit in August: 5-page paper (max.) providing a critical analysis of a current international issue.
 
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Classes will be hald in the second semester (starting first week of February 2016) on Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 in 1715 (N1).
The slides (and further information) will be available on Lol@.
Contacts :
Madeleine Hubin Office 207 14 rue Louvrex, 4000 Liège Tel. +32 4 232 72 86 Email: mmhubin@ulg.ac.be