Universität Wien

240051 SE VM1 / VM2 - Global Political Economy (2026S)

7.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 24 - Kultur- und Sozialanthropologie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

For a positive assessment of the course, the successful completion of all partial performances is required.
As part of the assessment, plagiarism detection software (Turnitin in Moodle) may be used.
The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) for text production is only permitted if explicitly allowed or required by the course instructor (e.g., for specific assignments). To ensure good academic practice, the course instructor may require an oral reflection ('grade-relevant discussion') of the submitted work, which must be successfully completed.
If a partial performance has been obtained dishonestly, e.g., by cheating on an exam or test, plagiarizing in a written assignment, or falsifying signatures on attendance lists, the entire course will be graded as 'not assessed' and recorded accordingly.
Moodle
Mi 13.05. 13:00-16:00 Seminarraum SG1 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Montag 16.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum SG3 Gender-Studies, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Mittwoch 15.04. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SG1 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Mittwoch 29.04. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SG1 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Mittwoch 27.05. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SG1 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Mittwoch 10.06. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SG1 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Mittwoch 17.06. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SG3 Gender-Studies, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This module combines a variety of approaches from history, sociology, political economy, and international economics in the study of the global political economy. Its focus will be on the connection between international economic integration and domestic socio-economic transformation in the making of the contemporary world order. Further, we will examine how different theories have shaped international economic policies.

In the first segment of the module, we will examine some of the major scholarly contributions to political and economic theory and thought. We will further develop an interdisciplinary theoretical framework incorporating political economy and world history that will greatly aid us in the subsequent analysis of the global political economy.

The second segment of the module will trace the historical development, structure, and function of the global political economy. The theoretical framework will include a brief introduction to the national income accounting and the balance of payments, the determination of exchange rates, and different exchange rate regimes. Further, we will employ this theory to better understand the historical evolution of the International Monetary System and the role of the International Financial Institutions in the global political economy.

The last segment of the module examines the origins and nature of global trade integration with a particular emphasis on the experience of developing countries in the global economy. Key topics include the debate on trade and development, trade liberalization, the structure and function of the International Trading System, trade policies, and development strategies.

Teaching Method
The course is designed as a mixture of lecture and an interactive seminar in which students will gain knowledge through assigned readings and in-class discussions. The first part of each ses-sion will be held in an interactive lecture format that will provide an overview of the material, highlighting the main conceptual issues followed by a seminar discussion. Students will be ex-pected to complete all required readings before class and to engage actively and meaningfully in class discussions.

Teaching Method
The course is designed as a mixture of lecture and an interactive seminar in which students will gain knowledge through assigned readings and in-class discussions. The first part of each ses-sion will be held in an interactive lecture format that will provide an overview of the material, highlighting the main conceptual issues followed by a seminar discussion. Students will be ex-pected to complete all required readings before class and to engage actively and meaningfully in class discussions.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the module, students will
- have acquired a comprehensive background in various areas of international/global political economy that will provide them with the theoretical tools to understand and critically evaluate current events and processes;
- be able to discriminate between different perspectives and approaches to the study of global political economy;
- be able to understand and critically analyze texts of varying complexity on topics of global political economy;
- be aware of and able to recognize the linkages between ‘domestic’ and ‘international’ political economy.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

By the end of the module, students are expected to
- acquire and demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the subject and a
critical understanding of key concepts and theories;
- draw evidence widely from primary and secondary sources
according to specified research design;
- rehearse, evaluate, and advocate solutions to arguments and debates
from primary and secondary literature with clarity and accuracy;
- communicate clearly and coherently in written and oral form with
the use of information technology and other related specialist
software;
- demonstrate an ability to plan, design, and write formal papers at
extended length with explicit use of evidence.

Formal assessment requirements:
Seminar presentation - 20 % of the final grade
Research essay - 80 % of the final grade
Detailed guidelines and assessment criteria for both assignments are provided on the module syllabus.

Less than 51 % - Fail
51 - 62 % Satisfactory - Represents the overall achievement of the
learning outcomes to a threshold level;
63 - 75 % Good - Represents the overall achievement of the learning
outcomes to a good level;
76 - 88 % Very Good - Represents the overall achievement of the
learning outcomes to a very good level;
89 - 100% Excellent - Represents the overall achievement of the
appropriate learning outcomes to an excellent level.

Prüfungsstoff

Literatur

Indicative Readings:
Chang, Ha-Joon. (2008) Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the
Secret History of Capitalism. New York: Bloomsbury Press.
Cohen, Benjamin. (2019) Advanced Introduction to International Political
Economy: Second Edition. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Eichengreen, Barry. (2008) Globalizing Capital: A History of the International
Monetary System. Princeton University Press.
Frieden, Jeffry A. (2007) Global Capitalism: Its Fall and Rise in the Twentieth
Century. New York: W. W. Norton.
Gilpin, Robert. (2001) Global Political Economy: Understanding the
International Economic Order. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
Heilbroner, Robert. (1999) The Worldly Philosophers: The Lives, Times and
Ideas of the Great Economic Thinkers. 17th Ed. New York: Touchstone.
O'Brien, Robert , and Marc Williams. (2024) Global Political Economy:
Evolution and Dynamics. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc; 7th Ed.
Sackrey, Charles, Geoffrey Schneider, and Janet Knoedler. (2013)
Introduction to Political Economy. 7th Ed. Boston: Dollars & Sense.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

VM1 / VM2;

Letzte Änderung: Do 12.02.2026 19:46