James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

LB5236 - International Political Economy

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
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Students will explore the differences in the ways that business and the political economy are interrelated in some of the major trading economies. The post-World War II transformations of these economies are discussed, particular as it relates to the differential outcomes for each economy. In particular, business/government relations and the political economic choices made since Bretton Woods are a core of the class.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
BU5104

Availabilities

, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2019
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

    Townsville, , Study Period 1
    Census Date 28-Mar-2019
    Contact hours:
    • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

      Cairns, , Study Period 1
      Census Date 28-Mar-2019
      Contact hours:
      • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
        Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

        JCU Singapore, , Study Period 51
        Census Date 11-Apr-2019
        Contact hours:
        • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops
          Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

          JCU Singapore, , Study Period 53
          Census Date 05-Dec-2019
          Contact hours:
          • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops
            Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

            JCU Brisbane, , Study Period 22
            Census Date 08-Aug-2019
            Contact hours:
            • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops
              Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

              JCU Brisbane, , Study Period 21
              Census Date 11-Apr-2019
              Contact hours:
              • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops
                Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

                JCU Brisbane, , Study Period 23
                Census Date 05-Dec-2019
                Contact hours:
                • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops
                  Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

                  Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.