Course Details

POLITICAL ECONOMY

POLS401

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Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
7POLS401POLITICAL ECONOMY3+0+035

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to to inspire an informed interest in world affairs and to equip students to succeed in upper-year and graduate international political economy/international relations courses.
Course Content This course focuses upon the relationship between economics and politics on a global scale. It considers the evolution of the global political economy through several historical eras (1400-1800s, 19th and 20th centuries) as well as the key concepts (trade, production, finance, development, environment, gender, labour, ideas, security and governance). Since this course is an introduction course, it surveys the main topics in the field. At the end of the class, students will also develop an appreciation of the key theoretical approaches to understanding the global political economy. The primary objectives are to inspire an informed interest in world affairs and to equip students to succeed in upper-year and graduate international political economy/international relations courses.
Course Methods and Techniques This course uses a hybrid teaching method, combining in-person and online learning. Techniques include lectures, discussions, and student-centered activities like weekly Padlet entries (13.5%), presentations (15%), and self-guided study (30%). Assessments focus on critical engagement, with a final paper (30%) and strict attendance policies (missing >9 hours results in failure). The approach blends theory (Robert O'Brein's textbook) with practical analysis of organizations like the IMF and WTO.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. MEHMET CELİL ÇELEBİ mehmet.celebi@agu.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. FATMA ARMAĞAN TEKE LLYOUD
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources O'brien, R., & Williams, M. (2025). Global political economy: Evolution and dynamics. Bloomsbury Publishing.
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Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 14 % 15
Ödev 1 % 20
Sunum/Seminer 2 % 25
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
18
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Münazara 14 1 14
Sunum için Hazırlık 2 10 20
Sunum 2 1 2
Kişisel Çalışma 14 5 70
Yüz Yüze Ders 14 3 42
Ders Dışı Ara Sınav 1 2 2
Final Sınavı 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 152

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Differentiate different theoretical approaches to political economy
2 Analyze trends and knowledge in global financial system, trade and investment patterns
3 Critically engage with issues of gender, labour and race in the political system.
4 Able to express their views on topics in oral and written formats
5 Appreciate the historical processes behind today’s world order


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction -- --
2 Approaches to IPE Robert O'Brien Chapter 1 --
3 European Expansionism Robert O'Brein Chapter 4 --
4 Industrial revolution/Imperialism/post-1945 Robert O'Brein Chapter 4,5,6 --
5 International Trade Robert O'Brien Chapter 7 --
6 Transnational Production Robert O'Brien Chapter 8 --
8 Global Financial System Robert O'Brein Chapter 8 --
9 Global Financial System Robert O'Brein Chapter 8 --
10 Global Division of Labour Robert O'Brein Chapter 9 --
11 Gender Robert O'Brein Chapter 9 --
12 Economic Development Robert O'Brein Chapter 11 --
13 Presentations
14 Presentations


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 5 5 3 1 1 2 1 1 3 4 3 5
C1 5 5 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 4 3 5
C2 5 5 2 2 1 1 3 1 2 3 3 5
C3 5 5 5 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 2 5
C4 3 5 5 1 1 3 2 1 4 4 1 5
C5 5 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant


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