General Information
This subject critically explores the field of global political economy and employs the subject of global development as the main topic of analysis. Students will gain an advanced knowledge of global political economy theory by studying the elemental three - mercantilism, liberalism and Marxism - and the more contemporary work of global political economy scholars who have both reinvigorated and challenged these with new ideas and critiques. The second part of the subject applies the field of global political economy to the pressing question of global development. How can the bulk of humanity be lifted beyond mere existence? Which structures of the global political economy are critical to global development and which of these is supporting or undermining efforts? Passing students will have an advanced theoretical, historical and practical understanding of global development and be able to employ global political economy in the pursuit of global development.
-
Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: INTR71-350 Subject title: Political Economy of Global Development Subject level: Postgraduate Semester/Year: January 2019 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Mixed (Face-to-Face) Workload items: - Seminar: x1 (Total hours: 18) - 3-day Workshop
- Directed Online Activity: x1 (Total hours: 6) - Online Activities
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 84) - Recommended Study Hours
Attendance and learning activities: -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- Theodore H. Cohn (2016). Global Political Economy. n/a, Routledge 464
- André Broome (2014). Issues and Actors in the Global Political Economy. n/a, Palgrave Macmillan 344
- World Bank,World Bank Group (2013). Atlas of Global Development. n/a, World Bank Publications 144
- Anthony Payne,Nicola Phillips (2010). Development. n/a, Polity 222
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
|---|---|
| Subject code: | INTR71-350 |
| Subject title: | Political Economy of Global Development |
| Subject level: | Postgraduate |
| Semester/Year: | January 2019 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
|---|---|
| Delivery mode: | Mixed (Face-to-Face) |
| Workload items: |
|
| Attendance and learning activities: |
| Prescribed resources: | Books
|
|---|---|
| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Nil |
|---|---|
| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
|
| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate an advanced theoretical, historical and practical understanding of global and sustainable development and be able to employ Global Political Economy in the pursuit of global and sustainable development.
- Demonstrate ability to present a research seminar and to work within a research team.
- Demonstrate the prospective capacity to lead a research team.
- Research, develop and submit a written assignment.
- Display teamwork skills and acquired knowledge of equity and diversity and an understanding of how they enhance organizational capacity.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
-
Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Research Paper Research Essay (5000 words) 50% Week 12 1,4 *Class Participation Participation and Attendance 10% Ongoing 1,2,3,5 *Homework Exercise Complete 'Required Readings' quizzes 15% Ongoing 1 Presentation Seminar (30-45 minutes) topics will be assigned via consultation 20% In Consultation 1,2,3 *Guided Practical Three 30 minutes meetings with: Library, Career Development Centre and Subject Staff. The equivalent amount of time in preparation discussions/planning is required. 5% In Consultation 1,4,5 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
-
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Paper | Research Essay (5000 words) | 50% | Week 12 | 1,4 |
| *Class Participation | Participation and Attendance | 10% | Ongoing | 1,2,3,5 |
| *Homework Exercise | Complete 'Required Readings' quizzes | 15% | Ongoing | 1 |
| Presentation | Seminar (30-45 minutes) topics will be assigned via consultation | 20% | In Consultation | 1,2,3 |
| *Guided Practical | Three 30 minutes meetings with: Library, Career Development Centre and Subject Staff. The equivalent amount of time in preparation discussions/planning is required. | 5% | In Consultation | 1,4,5 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
|---|---|---|
| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
-
Workshop 1 - Global Political Economy
Three hours, day one morning – This workshop is the first on campus meeting of the ‘research group’ and defines specific outcomes to be obtained through three days of intensive collaborative work, which both substantiates work already undertaken and enables further research outcomes both presented and written. Students will build their knowledge of global political economy through review of the required readings, use of history, theory and current events as a symposium.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate an advanced theoretical, historical and practical understanding of global and sustainable development and be able to employ Global Political Economy in the pursuit of global and sustainable development.
- Demonstrate the prospective capacity to lead a research team.
- Display teamwork skills and acquired knowledge of equity and diversity and an understanding of how they enhance organizational capacity.
-
Seminar 1 - Global Political Economy
Three hours, day one afternoon – Students will study the publishing cycle and discuss their own research and contribute to that of others. Students who have selected topics 1-4 will present their work in a conference style presentation and be given feedback on their skills and knowledge which will be used to enhance their written work.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate an advanced theoretical, historical and practical understanding of global and sustainable development and be able to employ Global Political Economy in the pursuit of global and sustainable development.
- Demonstrate ability to present a research seminar and to work within a research team.
- Demonstrate the prospective capacity to lead a research team.
- Display teamwork skills and acquired knowledge of equity and diversity and an understanding of how they enhance organizational capacity.
-
Workshop 2 - Global Development
Three hours, day two morning – Students will build their knowledge of global development through review of the required readings, use of history, theory and current events as a symposium. Career building skills will be developed through group activities and discipline knowledge will be broadened with book reviews.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate an advanced theoretical, historical and practical understanding of global and sustainable development and be able to employ Global Political Economy in the pursuit of global and sustainable development.
- Demonstrate the prospective capacity to lead a research team.
- Display teamwork skills and acquired knowledge of equity and diversity and an understanding of how they enhance organizational capacity.
-
Seminar 2 - Global Development
Three hours, day two afternoon – Presentations for topics 5-8 will be held, reviewed and discussed. Students will continue to enhance their ability to contribute to, lead and benefit from working as a research group with their long-term career planning as a motivating guide. Enhancing the abilities of team members through constructive questioning, research knowledge and assistance to achieve specific research outcomes is considered.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate an advanced theoretical, historical and practical understanding of global and sustainable development and be able to employ Global Political Economy in the pursuit of global and sustainable development.
- Demonstrate ability to present a research seminar and to work within a research team.
- Demonstrate the prospective capacity to lead a research team.
- Display teamwork skills and acquired knowledge of equity and diversity and an understanding of how they enhance organizational capacity.
-
Workshop 3 - Material Capabilities, Ideas and Institutions
Three hours, day one morning – With knowledge of both global political economy and global development students review and discuss most strongly their own findings, views and theses, but as guided by current events and the work of previous scholars and that of global actors. Book reviews, research essay planning and group activities focused on the employment process complete the morning's work.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate an advanced theoretical, historical and practical understanding of global and sustainable development and be able to employ Global Political Economy in the pursuit of global and sustainable development.
- Demonstrate the prospective capacity to lead a research team.
- Display teamwork skills and acquired knowledge of equity and diversity and an understanding of how they enhance organizational capacity.
-
Seminar 3 - Material Capabilities, Ideas and Institutions
Three hours, day one afternoon – Topics 9-11 will be presented and discussed in a conference format. In addition, this seminar reviews and concludes the three days of on campus work and begins the final part of the subject where students combine their gained skills and knowledge to produce individual research papers.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate an advanced theoretical, historical and practical understanding of global and sustainable development and be able to employ Global Political Economy in the pursuit of global and sustainable development.
- Demonstrate ability to present a research seminar and to work within a research team.
- Demonstrate the prospective capacity to lead a research team.
- Display teamwork skills and acquired knowledge of equity and diversity and an understanding of how they enhance organizational capacity.