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Autumn |
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| Assessment Pattern |
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Weighting Towards Module Mark (%) |
| Coursework |
100
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Qualifying Condition(s)
A weighted aggregated mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
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| Module Overview |
To provide an applied view of introductory micro and macro economics. |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| None |
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| Module Aims |
| To illustrate how micro and macro economic principles can be applied to issues of contemporary importance for Europe and the UK. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
By the end of the module, students will:-
- Appreciate how introductory economic analysis can illuminate issues of policy importance.
- Understand how theory and empirical evidence is required to resolve real world economic problems.
- Have researched and presented (orally and in writing) analysis and arguments applying economic principles to issues of current policy concern.
- Have read more widely about current economic debates.
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| Module Content |
Likely topics to be covered include
- Globalisation
- Development
- International inequality
- Environment
- Financial crisis, global recession and its aftermath
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
Lectures (12 hrs) and Tutorials (6 hrs)
- Reading using lecturers' guidance
- Preparing presentations
- Responding to questions in class
- Producing a researched essay
- Preparing and taking part in the class test
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
| Topical readings will be provided during the module |
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| Last Updated |
28 September 2010
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