Syllabus
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| Day | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10/09/23 | 02:00 PM - 05:15 PM | TC.5.04 |
| Monday | 10/23/23 | 02:00 PM - 05:15 PM | TC.5.04 |
| Monday | 11/06/23 | 02:00 PM - 05:15 PM | TC.5.04 |
| Monday | 11/20/23 | 02:00 PM - 05:15 PM | TC.5.04 |
| Monday | 12/04/23 | 02:00 PM - 05:15 PM | TC.5.04 |
| Monday | 12/18/23 | 02:00 PM - 05:15 PM | TC.5.04 |
| Monday | 01/08/24 | 02:00 PM - 05:15 PM | TC.5.04 |
Uneven socio-spatial development continues to characterize the global economy of the 21st century. This course uses theoretical models and selected areas of economic activities and policies in order to approach international economic relations shaped by commodity chains.
In-class discussions and presentations are important elements of this course. Therefore, class participation is indispensable and attendance is mandatory. Missing one unit ('block') will be tolerated, however, students ought to communicate with the lecturer.
Participants will read selected literature, present it in class, and discuss related questions and issues. Readings, discussions, and lecture (thematic input by the lecturer) will be common base and content for writing a term paper.
+ class attendance
+ active participation
+ short written reflections (questions) relating to the required readings
+ presentations
+ term paper
Composition of assessment: 30% presentations, 30% participation (active participation in the units, written reflections), 40% term paper.
Students ought to be able to read, communicate and discuss complex readings in social sciences.
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