GOVT3622: Politics of Intl Economic Relations

2026 unit information

This unit provides an advanced overview of the theory and practice of economic relations by and between states. It considers the four major theoretical approaches to international political economy: economic nationalism, liberalism, neo-Marxism and poststructuralism. The unit focuses in particular on relations between the developed and developing world by applying each of the four main theories to developing country regions. Through a comparative regional analysis, students are acquainted with and critique the theoretical basis and practice of economic development.

Unit details and rules

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Details

Study level	Undergraduate
Academic unit	Government and International Relations
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	12 credit points at 2000 level in International Relations or 12 credit points at 2000 level in Politics or 12 senior credit points from Government and International Relations
Corequisites: ?	None
Prohibitions: ?	GOVT2221 or GOVT2201
Assumed knowledge: ?	None

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. critically evaluate underlying theories, concepts, assumptions, limitations and arguments in disciplinary and cross-disciplinary fields of study
LO2. develop and present coherent arguments when recommending solutions and critically evaluating theories in major fields of study
LO3. demonstrate an ability to research using archives, libraries, the web and other sources of information
LO4. apply new ways of thinking and appreciate the importance of intellectual curiosity and reflection as the foundation for continuous learning
LO5. demonstrate the capacity to deal with ethical and other issues in business, government and social contexts in relation to personal and professional lives
LO6. confidently and coherently communicate, orally and in writing, to a professional standard in major fields of study.

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Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 1 2026	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable

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