Objectives
This module will explore the different development paths of global rising powers and emerging markets, and examine the impact of the emerging powers on global markets and the current world order.
The objectives of this module are:
Contents
The module provides an approach to the study of emerging markets/rising powers based on a number of interrelated aspects such as national development strategies, state-market relations, the underlying institutions and policies, and the relationships between the rising powers and the rest of the world.
This approach provides an in-depth understanding of the possibilities and limitations of rising powers in relation to the impact on the international system and an understanding of the opportunities and challenges for other countries due to the rising powers and emerging markets.
The module will form the basis for further theoretical and practical work within the field in the project module of the semester.
The module consists of lectures and seminars, possibly with exercises and student contributions.
Name of exam | Rising Powers and Emerging Markets |
Type of exam | Written exam
The examination for Rising Powers and Emerging Markets is an
internally assessed individual written examination. The examination
is a 48-hour take-home assignment comprising issues within the
subject area of Rising Powers and Emerging Markets. The assignment
paper must not exceed 6 pages. |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Danish title | Rising Powers and Emerging Markets |
Module code | DIRES011 |
Module type | Course |
Duration | 1 semester |
Semester | Spring
|
ECTS | 5 |
Language of instruction | English |
Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
Responsible for the module |
Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Social Sciences in International Relations |
Study Board | Study Board of Politics and Society |
Department | Department of Politics and Society |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |