Introduction to global studies - GLSD 1003
Syllabus
This is the second of the two course foundational courses in global studies (following "GLSD 1001 Introduction to global Studies I). In this course, you will learn what globalization is, have an overview of the major issues in global studies, and a more nuanced understanding of the economic, sociocultural, and technological implications of globalization. This course proposes a brief survey of various major issues in global studies, including (1) International trade and the WTO system, (2) The role and the importance of multinational firms, (3) World population, (4) Migrations, (5) Global finance, (6) GPoverty and inequality between and within Nations, (7) War and preace, (8) The European union.
Course outcomes
1) To understand the major global problems countries, firms, citizens and international institutions are facing
2) To discuss opportunities and challenges of international integration and cooperation
3) To develop student ability to gather and exploit information (including statistics)
3) To develop student ability to express their ideas to others, in public.
Table of contents
- International Trade and the WTO system - Weeks 1 and 2
- Multinational firms - Week 3
- Population - Week 4
- Migrations - Week 5
- Global finance - Week 6
- Poverty and inequality between nations - Week 7
- Poverty and inequality within nations - Week 8
- War and peace - Weeks 9 and 10
- The European Union - Week 11
- Readings / Student presentations - Week 12
- Projects / Student presentations - Week 13
Required Readings - Choose one out of:
Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson, Why nations fail?
Jared Diamond, Collapse
Thomas Piketty, Capital in the XXI Century
Dani Rodrik, The globalization paradox
Debates
Trump's trade policies: Are they possible? Are they desirable?
Should Ireland accept to ask Apple to pay back $14.5 billion of unpaid taxes?
Is the end of Chinese one-child policy a good decision?
Was Merkel's policy towards Syrian refugees judicious?
Should we impose a global "Tobin tax"?
Should developed nations reinforce foreign aid to developing countries?
Should we implement policies to reduce inequalities within nations?
Is Putin a danger for world peace and democracy?
Should the U.S. renegotiate the Iranian nuclear treaty?
Brexit: Should they stay or should they go?
Essays
Happiness around the world
Democracy around the world
Globalization and military conflicts
Globalization, culture and beliefs
A gendered world
Public opinions toward globalization
List of working groups
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Grading
Quizzes (2, random dates): 10%
Reading presentation in class: 20%
Essay presentation: 25%
Debates: 20%
Final exam: 25%
Reading presentation in class: 20%
Essay presentation: 25%
Debates: 20%
Final exam: 25%
Practical info
Language: English
Classroom: LHC G04 Liang Y Hal
Schedule: Tuesday 2:30PM-05:15PM
First lecture: January 9th 2017
Teaching assistant:
Ms. HU Yuan
email: [email protected]
Office hours (M. Crozet):
Tuesday Morning
Room 1012, Esther Lee Building
Classroom: LHC G04 Liang Y Hal
Schedule: Tuesday 2:30PM-05:15PM
First lecture: January 9th 2017
Teaching assistant:
Ms. HU Yuan
email: [email protected]
Office hours (M. Crozet):
Tuesday Morning
Room 1012, Esther Lee Building
Table of Contents
Chap 1. International trade and the WTO system
Documents:
Richard Baldwin "multilateralising 21st century regionalism"
Gary Hufbauer and Euijin Jung "Evaluating Trump’s trade policies"
Richard Baldwin "multilateralising 21st century regionalism"
Gary Hufbauer and Euijin Jung "Evaluating Trump’s trade policies"
Chap 2. Multinational firms
Tax avoidance: The double Irish
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Chap 3. World Population
Watch the video and be prepared to discuss it in class
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Chap 4. Migrations
Documents (for class discussion)
The Economist (2016) "Wage war: Who are the main economic losers from low-skilled immigration?"
The Economist (2016) "Wage war: Who are the main economic losers from low-skilled immigration?"
Chap 5. Global finance
The global financial crisis explained
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Chap 6. Military conflicts in a globalized word