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FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAMME ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-21, 2nd Semester July - 2021 WRIT1 Programme Title: BMS Module Title: Contemporary Issues in International Political Economy Module Code: GSP5003 Assessment Method: Scrapbook and Presentation Level: 5 Module Credits: 20 Due Date: June 2021 Examiner(s): Mr

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FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAMME ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-21, 2nd Semester July - 2021 WRIT1 Programme Title: BMS Module Title: Contemporary Issues in International Political Economy Module Code: GSP5003 Assessment Method: Scrapbook and Presentation Level: 5 Module Credits: 20 Due Date: June 2021 Examiner(s): Mr. Sanjay Sharma Ms. Faiza Kiran Ahmed Version: 1 Block: 1 Weighting: 50% Word Count: 2,000 equivalent Module Descriptor Module Number GSP5003 JACS Subject Code(s) and % of each subject N120 Module Title ASC Category(ies) Contemporary Issues in International 7 Political Economy Level (3 - 8) Credits ECTS Credit Module Value % Taught in Welsh Module Type 5 20 10 1.0 0% Taught Teaching Period Pre-requisites Semester 1 None Module Leader School(s) Campus Mr Sanjay Sharma Gulf College Mabaila, Oman Assessment Methods Assessment Type Duration/Length of Weighting of Approximate Date of Assessment Type Assessment Submission WRIT1 – Scrapbook and Evaluation 2000 words equivalent 50% Ongoing – End of module EXAM1 – Examination 2 hours (2000 words 50% End of module equivalent) Aim(s) The aim of this module is to provide the student with a comprehensive evaluation of the international global economy and the political forces that surround it. It will seek to set in historical context the rise of the global political economy and the institutional framework around which it operates today. On completion of this module students will be more economically and politically aware, and be able to explain the nature of global relations and the implications these might have on the performance of the global economy, and hence on the external environment of business. Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: ? appreciate the interrelationship between economics and politics, and the global nature of this relationship ? compare and contrast alternative perspective on international political economy ? evaluate the importance of history and historical events in shaping the global economy ? assess the role and purpose of the institutional framework set up to manage global affairs ? evaluate the impact of the global environment on business decision making and practice Learning and Teaching Delivery Methods Lectures 24 hours Seminars 24 hours Independent Study 152 hours Total hours 200 hours Indicative Content ? ? ? ? The nature of political economy and its study Economic and political theory: alternative explanations National economies and political economy: similarities and differences The world trading system: from free to fair Pg. 2 Version 1 ? The international monetary system ? The international financial system ? The state and the multinational enterprise ? Political economy and economic development around the world ? Regionalism and regional integration ? The nation state in an era of globalisation ? Governance and the global economy ? Contemporary, emerging and popular global issues Required and Recommended Reading Required Reading: No core text(s) has been set as a definitive, although there are recommended for books and journals containing material relevant to the subject. Contemporary journals, papers and texts, including electronic sources will be widely used. Core reading and articles will be provided to the student and guidance will be given to additional reading relevant to the specific issue(s) being explored. Recommended Reading: ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Oatley, T., (2019). International Political Economy: Interests and Institutions in the Global Economy. 6th edition, New York: Routledge Balaam, D.N. and Dillman, B., (2011), Introduction to International Political Economy, London: Pearson Dicken, P., (2011), Global Shift: Mapping the Changing Contours of the World Economy, (6th edition), London: Sage Frieden, J.A., (2005), The World Economy in the Twentieth Century. A chapter of the book will be made available in PDF form on Blackboard Gilpin, R., (2001),The Political Economy of International Relations, New Jersey: Princeton University Press Oatley, T., (2010), International Political Economy: Interests and Institutions in the Global Economy, Sydney: Pearson O’Brien, R. & Williams, M., (2004), Global Political Economy: Evolution and Dynamics, London: Palgrave Macmillan Ravenhill, J., (ed), (2011), ‘Global Political Economy’ (3rd edition), Oxford: OUP Stubbs, R. and & Underhill, G. R. D.(eds), (2005), Political Economy and the Changing Global Order, Third Edition, London: Macmillan Access to Specialist Requirements None Pg. 3 Version 1 Gulf College Faculty of Business and Management Studies In Academic Affiliation with Cardiff School of Management A. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? B. ? Written work A signed declaration that the work is your own (apart from otherwise referenced acknowledgements) must be included after the reference page of your assignment Each page must be numbered. Where appropriate, a contents page, a list of tables/figures and a list of abbreviations should precede your work. All referencing must adhere to the College requirements. A word count must be stated at the end of your work, before the start of references. Appendices should be kept to the minimum and be of direct relevance to the content of your work. All tables and figures must be correctly numbered and labelled. Other types of coursework/assignments Where coursework involves oral presentations, discussions, poster presentations, etc., specific instructions will be provided by your module leader/team. ?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rewrite below part just after the References of your assignment. WORK DECLARATION I, [Name of Student], hereby declare that all work in the Scrapbook and Presentation is my own. I affirm that this has been researched and completed in accordance with the College rules and regulations on plagiarism. I acknowledge the advice given by the module tutors on proper referencing to avoid plagiarism and the rules on the academic unfair practice. I acknowledge that I read and understand the plagiarism guide written at the end of this assessment. Any academic misconduct will be handled according to the rules and regulations of the university. [Name of Student] Pg. 4 Version 1 General instructions This Scrapbook and Presentation must be submitted hard copy before due date. An acknowledgement will be given to you by your teacher upon presentation of the finance clearance. This is your receipt, keep it. Presentation must be conducted on or before the due date. The dates of the presentation will be posted in the notice board. You need to consult your tutor about the schedule of the presentation. After the presentation, you will sign the attendance sheet as an acknowledgement of the completion of the task. The only circumstance in which presentation can be conducted late is if a Mitigating Circumstances (MC) form is submitted at the same time. In these circumstances work may be submitted within five (5) working days. Make sure to secure MC form and submit the same to the concerned staff. You must ensure that you prepare your work in good faith. Any form of collusion and/or academic unfair practice will be dealt with according to the pertinent rules and regulations of the partner university. Please carefully read the plagiarism guide. Assessment Details This Scrapbook and Presentation comprises 50% of the total assessments marks. The purpose of this assessment is to help develop the following skills: ? ? ? Information gathering skills: The students are required to collect information about the selected topic. They have to search the websites of prominent newspapers, think tanks and a host of other sources. They have to sift the important from the unimportant. Information presentation skills: They have to present the information both in the scrapbook and in the presentation not only in proper sequence but also in way to keep the interest of the reader/audience alive. Communication skills. Through the presentation component, students will be able to practice interpersonal communication skill which is needed in the workplace. In addition, the assessment will test the following learning outcomes: 1. Appreciate the interrelationship between economics and politics, and the global nature of this relationship 2. Compare and contrast alternative perspective on international political economy 3. Evaluate the importance of history and historical events in shaping the global economy 4. Assess the role and purpose of the institutional framework set up to manage global affairs 5. Evaluate the impact of the global environment on business decision making and practice Pg. 5 Version 1 Assessment Task Assessment of Scrapbook A scrapbook is a type of journal in which you collect “scraps” of information and from these scraps you tell a story. In effect, you create a type of book – hence its name “scrapbook”. In bygone days, before computers and on-line means of storing data (the dark ages!) you would use a scrapbook to collect newspaper clips, pictures and other forms of media. These scrapbooks could be issue based or often, people kept scrapbooks to commemorate events or keep memorabilia of pop stars that they followed or football teams they supported. With on-line resources and the nature of data storage today, the scrapbook is rapidly being consigned to history and the nostalgia for a past generation. There is however something in the scrapbook, the way it is presented and the way it can be used that electronic media will never be able to capture. It will mimic I am sure, but the tangible nature of the paper and the content within is more real and alive. You are required to create a scrapbook for this module which will focus on a specific issue in the realm of what we would call International Political Economy (IPE). You are to collect information from a wide variety of sources, and in a wide variety of formats. A list of potential sources and formats are given below. The scrapbook has no word limit as such, given the nature of its content, or expected or required format for presentation. That is a creative task left to you. The scrapbook should be seen as a creative endeavour and your presentation of the work will be rewarded when marked. As such the creative thought that has gone into presenting the information is as important as the content itself. The scrapbook will constitute 25% of the total mark for this module while the presentation, that should relate to the same scrapbook topic and the material therein, will be of 25% of the total mark. Information Sources and Information Formats Sources: Newspapers, magazines, journals, books, blogs, YouTube, Wikis, websites, TV programmes, interviews/public speaking. Formats: Written words, transcription from audio sources, blog entries, Twitter feeds, pictures. What should I consider? Consider the following when selecting your scrapbook topic: Is the issue contemporary and on-going? By this I mean in the news. Remember you want it to be topical to get information and data. Does the issue have a clear focus? In other words, you cannot say your topic is Economic Blockade. However, you could say your topic is The Economic Blockade of Qatar. Or better still, How is Qatari Business Managing to Operate with Economic Blockade? Notice the focus. This will make it easier to both research and evaluate. Select an issue that interests you, or is relevant to you in some way, or is in a sector you would perhaps like to work in future. Scrapbook and Presentation: The scrapbook and presentation are both summative. Both scrapbook and presentation are group work. Each member of the group should make at least 8 Pg. 6 Version 1 significant contributions to the scrapbook. The same group has to make a 15 to 20 minutes presentation on the same topic as that of scrapbook. Presentation material and time must be divided equally amongst the group members and each member has to be present. There will be a five minute question and answer session at the end of the group presentation. List of Contributions: At the time of submission of scrapbook you will also submit a list of your contributions in the prescribed format. That contribution list is formative in nature and would be used to judge your contribution to the scrapbook. It is required to review and evaluate your content. What have you learnt from what you have collected? How does what you have learnt, and what you have collected, direct you to what you need to consider or focus upon to develop your scrapbook content? There is no need to upload the List of Contributions on to Turnitin. ***END OF ASSIGNMENT TASK*** Guidelines to Students: ? Keep close liaison with your course instructor during the whole process. Showing them your scrapbook and presentation and taking feedback from them will help you to improve your work. ? Try to finish the scrapbook early so that you have enough time to make the presentation. ? Avoid use of any unfair means. Words of advice for making the scrapbook: • • • • Whenever you contribute to the scrapbook, write your name, student ID and the date. Each page should also mention the source of the contribution and the date of its publication. Try to collect information that is as recent as possible. Present the information in a creative way, such that the information can be navigated and mapped effectively. It must include a content sheet. Pg. 7 Version 1 GSP5003 - Contemporary Issues in International Political Economy AY: 2020-21 / 2nd Semester Marking Scheme Criteria Content Scrapbook Information Sources Presentation Overall Effectiveness Details ? Relevance of content to stated issue ? Focus and structure in the use of material ? Appropriateness of progress reports ? Language and conventions ? Proper citations ? Variety and Diversity ? Reliability ? Visual presentation of material (creativity) ? Visual presentation of material (quality) ? Use of and effectiveness of content mapping ? Interesting ? Creative ? Insightful ? Original ? Exceeds expectations ? Wow effect Marks Allocated 20% 10% 10% 10% Scrapbook Total Presentation Material (Slides) Coverage of topic Skill ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Creativity Write-up Aesthetics Coverage of important events/ideas Insightful presentation Originality of ideas Organisation of thoughts Language proficiency Confidence Eye contact Presentation Total Overall Total Pg. 8 Version 1 15% 20% 15% Score Plagiarism 1. Plagiarism can be defined as using without acknowledgement another person’s words or ideas and submitting them for assessment as though it were one’s own work, for instance by copying, translating from one language to another or unacknowledged paraphrasing. Further examples of plagiarism are given below: Use of any quotation(s) from the published or unpublished work of other persons, whether published in textbooks, articles, the Web, or in any other format, which quotations have not been clearly identified as such by being placed in quotation marks and acknowledged. Use of another person’s words or ideas that have been slightly changed or paraphrased to make it look different from the original. Summarising another person’s ideas, judgments, diagrams, figures, or computer programmes without reference to that person in the text and the source in a bibliography or reference list. Use of services of essay banks and/or any other agencies. Use of unacknowledged material downloaded from the Internet. Re-use of one’s own material except as authorised by the department. 2. Collusion can be defined as when work that has been undertaken by or with others is submitted and passed off as solely as the work of one person. This also applies where the work of one candidate is submitted in the name of another. Where this is done with the knowledge of the originator both parties can be considered to be at fault. 3. Fabrication of data is making false claims to have carried out experiments, observations, interviews or other forms of data collection and analysis, or acting dishonestly in any other way. Plagiarism Detection Software (PDS) As part of its commitment to quality and the maintenance of academic standards, the University reserves the right to use Plagiarism Detection Software (PDS), including Turnitin. Such software makes no judgment as to whether a piece of work has been plagiarised; it simply highlights sections of text that have been found in other sources. The use of plagiarism detection software fulfills two functions. The first is to enhance student learning (i.e. as a developmental tool); the second is to guard against and identify unfair practice in assessment. Further information and guidance can be found in the University’s policy on the Use of Plagiarism Detection Software. Pg. 9 Version 1 BE THE NEXT HEGEMONY? I IROOKINGS China’s rise as a leading world power in the 21st century is the most impressive event. No one denies China’s rapid growth and development in different aspects: economically, technologically, politically...etc. In this scrapbook will learn about China, its history and some related articles about its ability to be the next super power. Very few people still wondering about the possibility of China’s hegemon and will China be a benign or malevolent hegemon? In this scrapbook I collected some articles related to this serious questions. Some people are arguing that why China cannot be a benign hegemon, if one agrees that the United States is a benign hegemon, there is no convincing answer. The way that the United states treats China during its development and rising process affects the future of the foreign policy of China and it is a clear test of American power’s benign nature. Between supporters and opponents, the question remains can China be the next hegemony? BAL ASSEMf'JG CHINA'S GROWING ROLE IN THE WORLD eeting ground for Defe e £ortes md itc U.S Tokx bas also Busb agt