INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL POLITICS - SYLLABUS

Course ECO 310

Minor in International Business Economy
Tunis Business School, University of Tunis

Instructor
Instructor: Pedro Telleria
Email: pedro.tbs.tn@gmail.com
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10h to 16h (except teaching hours)

Course Summary
Introduction to North-South International Relations with a focus on contemporary global developments.
Review on historical evolution of International Relations during the last few centuries, with a special focus on
the colonial and post colonial experience, and with an economic perspective

The course requires heavy participation of the students in debates on all these issues. Therefore,
attendance to class is mandatory.

Focus is on qualitative conceptual learning, therefore no complex mathematical models will be used.

Course Learning Outcomes

o Discover some key elements that shape relations across countries and cultures
o Develop abilities to engage in illustrated debates on major topics on International Relations
o Develop a personalized opinion on the main open challenges of International Relations

Course Schedule
1. Introduction to International Relations
2. The Great Divergence
3. Decolonization
4. Arab Political Evolution
5. Communism
6. Multinationals
7. International Institutions
8. Environment and Development
9. Globalization: Consequences and Controversies, Winners and Losers
10. Middle Income Trap

Course Readings and Other Materials

o Michael P. Todaro & Stephen C. Smith “Economic Development, XII Edition”, ed. Pearson, 2015
o Brad Cartwright “IB Economics”, Oxford University Press 2012
o Oatley Thomas “International Political Economy”, 5th edition, University of North Carolina Chapel
Hill, 2012

• In addition, several articles and videos in each lesson

Grading and Assignments

The total number of points that can be earned in this course is 100. Your grade will be based on the following
components:
o Class attendance (5 points)
o Weekly assignments (45 points)
o Final exam or assignment (50 points).

Academic Honesty
Plagiarism, cheating and other acts of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Students who copy their
work from others or fail to acknowledge their sources will receive a zero on the assignment and will be
reported to TBS authorities. Even unintentional acts of plagiarism can put an assignment, a course, or even
an academic career at risk. When in doubt, ask!

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