Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
15311:IR18‐EE213 Global Political Economy (RA) § 15312:IR-DS202 Global Political Economy (RA) § 15313:RUIR-2805 Global Political Economy(RA) 2023 Spring Fri5 College　Of　International　Relations NAKATO SACHIO 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

KOSHINKAN　KS202

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This primary objective of this course is to provide students with an introduction of International Political Economy (IPE). IPE explores the intricate interconnections between international politics and international economics to grasp the nature of contemporary global economy. Students will analyze major global economic issues such as international trade, money, development, regional integration, multinational corporations, globalization not from the theories of international economics, but from the concepts and theories of International Relations (IR)/International Political Economy (IPE).

Student Attainment Objectives

Students will be able to 1) develop their knowledge of basic concepts and theories of International Political Economy IPE) and 2) analyze global economy and international relations based on the perspective of IPE theory.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
week 1

Introduction and Key Concepts

Cohn Ch 1, Ravenhill Ch 1

Week 2

History of Global Economy

Cohn 2

Week 3

Managing the Global Economy since WWII

Cohn Ch 2

Week 4

Neomercantilism and Realism

Cohn 3, Ravenhill Ch 2

Week 5

Liberalism

Cohn 4, Ranvenhill Ch 2

Week 6

Critical Perspectives

Cohn 4, Ranvenhill Ch 2

Week 7

International Monetary Relations

Cohn Ch 6, Ranvenhill Ch 8

Week 8

Global and Regional Trade Relations

Cohn Ch 8-9, Ranvenhill Ch 6

Week 9

Multinational Corporations

Cohn 10, Ranvenhill Ch 7

Week 10

 International Development

Cohn Ch 7, Ranvenhill Ch 13

Week 11

Financial Crisis

Cohn 7, Ranvenhill 9

Week 12

Globalization and the State

Cohn Ch 12, Ranvenhill Ch 11

Week 13

The Political Economy of Pop Culture

Soft Power, Public Diplomacy, Cultural diplomacy, etc

Week 14

U.S. hegemony or Multipolarity?

Cohn 12

Week 15

Wrap-up

Class Format

BCP停止の場合は、BCPレベル0～2の記載どおりに授業が行われます。
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.

The class Format for each class will be announced on manaba+R’s course news. Also, the class format for the first class will be notified on manaba+R’s course news before the first class(*).
For “Special Consideration”, please check manaba+R’s College of IR Student Page and the “Study Support Site”.

College of IR Student Page：https://ct.ritsumei.ac.jp/ct/course_1728150
Study Support Site：https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/pathways-future/eng/

(*)To check the class format for the first class of the course, you will need to apply for the “early use request function.” Refer to the Registration Guidebook AY 2023 for details. Please be careful that applying for the early use request does not sign you up for the course. You will need to register for courses during the designated period separately.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are required to do reading assignments before they come to the classes, and prepare for questions and discussions.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Class participation: 30%
Final take-home exam (Instruction will be given in class): 70%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Global Political Economy John Ravenhill Oxford University Press 0198737467
Global Political Economy Theodore Cohn Routledge 1138958743

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Communication Paper,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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