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Introduction to global studies - GLSD 1001B
Syllabus
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) The role of Nation-States and the dissemination of democratic views in the global system, (2) International trade and the WTO, (3) The role and the importance of multinational firms, (4) World population, (5) Migrations, (6) Global finance, (7) Poverty and inequality between and within Nations, (8) War and preace, (9) The importance of global environemental issues...
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 express their ideas to others, in public.
Table of contents
Introduction: My world vs Your world - Week 1
Globalization, Nation-state system and democracy - Week 2
Global trade - Week 3
Multinational firms - Week 4
Global finance - Week 5
Population - Week 6
Migration - Week 7
Poverty and inequality between nations - Week 8
Poverty and inequality within nations - Week 9
Global environmental issues - Week 10
International Organizations - Week 11
War and peace - Week 12
Discussion on readings - Week 13
Required Readings - Choose one out of:
Jared Diamond, Collapse
Thomas Piketty, Capital in the XXI Century
Dani Rodrik, The globalization paradox
Debates
End of history or endless clash of civilizations?
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?
Should we impose a global "Tobin tax"?
Is the end of Chinese one-child policy a good decision?
Was Merkel's policy towards Syrian refugees judicious?
Should developed nations reinforce foreign aid to developing countries?
Should we implement policies to reduce inequalities within nations?
Should China be more active on fight against climate change?
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?
Grading
Quizzes (2, random dates): 20%
Quizz on readings: 20%
Debates: 20%
Final exam: 40%
Quizz on readings: 20%
Debates: 20%
Final exam: 40%
Practical info
Language: English
Classroom: LT2 Sino Building
Schedule: Monday 2:30PM-05:15PM
First lecture: January 8th 2017
Teaching assistant:
Ms. HU Yuan
email: [email protected]
Office hours (M. Crozet):
Tuesday Morning
Room 1012, Esther Lee Building
Classroom: LT2 Sino Building
Schedule: Monday 2:30PM-05:15PM
First lecture: January 8th 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. Introduction: My world versus your world
Chap 2 Globalization, Nation-state system and democracy
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Chap 3 International trade and the WTO system
Chap 4 Multinational firms
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Chap 5 Population
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Chap 6 Migration
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 7 Global finance