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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 Module Code: ECO1016 Module Title: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ECONOMICS
Module Provider: Economics Short Name: ECO1016
Level: HE1 Module Co-ordinator:
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability
Autumn
Assessment Pattern
Unit(s) of Assessment         

    Weighting Towards Module         
Mark (%)   

Coursework Essay (includes use of material covered in 'Library skills' session)

30
Tutorial Contribution

10
Coursework Test

40
Tutorial Presentation

20

Qualifying Conditions(s)
A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass this module
Module Overview
To provide an applied view of introductory micro and macro economics
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
None
Module Aims
To illustrate how micro and macro economic principles can be aplied to issues of contemporary importance for Europe and the UK as part of the global economy.
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 economics debates
Module Content

Likely topics on international economic issues to be covered include

  • globalisation
  • development
  • international inequality
  • environment

Likely topics specific to the EU and UK will include

  • the Euro
  • European Union enlargement
  • Uk fiscal and monetary policy
Methods of Teaching/Learning
Lectures (11) and Tutorials (5) Reading using lecturer's guidance Preparing presentations Responding to questions in class Producint a researched essay
Selected Texts/Journals
Topical readings will be provided during the module
Last Updated

10 March 2011