Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6PSIR326Global Political Economy3+0+03621.04.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and İnternational Relations (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course has two principle aims: (a) to describe and discuss the main theoretical pillars of the Global Political Economy (GPE) field, and (b) to use these theories to study the structural foundations of the GPE as well as the most significant recent developments in world politics.
Course Content In this course, selected parts of Balaam and Dillman's work are read and discussed. After an introduction to the field, major theoretical perspectives (liberal, mercantilist, structuralist, and constructivist approaches) are described and discussed. The theoretical section is followed by a theoretically informed study of major GPE structures (production, trade and finance, security, and knowledge structures) and their historical development. Finally, more specific and current issues of the GPE – the cases of new development policy issues, new challenges facing the European Union, the rising powers, energy geopolitics, rapidly evolving environmental and migration challenges – are covered. Thus, major theories, durable foundations, and current cases of the GPE are brought together in an interactive manner.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, class discussion, and individual study.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Ali Tekin
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources David Balaam and Bradford Dillman (2019). Introduction to International Political Economy. Routledge, 7th edition.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Attendance 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 5 70
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 25 25
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 152

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Understand the major theoretical approaches of the GPE.
2 Know the main structural foundations of the GPE and their historical origin and development trajectories over time.
3 Know current developments and newer issues in the GPE field.
4 Apply theoretical knowledge to the old and new issues of the GPE.
5 Draw informed policy conclusions for policymakers.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Global Political Economy Chapter 1
2 The economic liberal perspective Chapter 2
3 The mercantilist perspective Chapter 3
4 The structuralist perspective Chapter 4
5 Constructivism Chapter 5
6 International production structure Chapter 6
7 International trade and finance structure Chapter 7 & 8
8 Midterm exam
9 International security structure Chapter 9
10 International knowledge structure Chapter 10
11 Development challenge Chapter 11
12 European Union at crossroads Chapter 12
13 Rising powers Chapter 13
14 Energy, environment, health, and refugees Chapter 16 & 17

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 5 3
C2 5 4
C3 5
C4 3
C5 3 3 3

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