Economic relations between Europe and the developing economies

Teacher(s)

Defraigne Jean-Christophe;

Language

English

Main themes

This course outlines and analyses the relations between Europe and developing economies from a long-term economic perspective.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

- Understanding the main stakes of the economic and political relations between Europe and the developing economies - Developing a multidisciplinary approach to Europe’s international relations taking into account its historical, geographical, economic, institutional and political dimensions.

Content

It starts by analysing the historical evolution of economic and political relations between Europe and the developing economies. The course examines the structure of economic flows (trade, FDI, portfolio) between Europe and developing economies. It outlines and comments on the trade policies between the European Union the developing economies. The course provides case studies that highlight particular aspects of the relations between Europe and the developing world.

Teaching methods

The classes will consist of seminars. Attendance is compulsory and counts for 50% of the final mark. Each class starting with an introduction by the professor followed by a discussion based on specific readings and question prepared by the students. The list of readings and questions for each week are communicated to students at the first lecture.

Evaluation methods

The evaluation for this course will consist of two parts. The preparation of readings and questions and relevant participation during each class accounts for 50% of the final mark. Writing an essay accounts for the remaining 50% if the final mark.
1) Readings, answering questions and relevant participation during the class 
During the term, each week all students will have to read 80 pages of articles or chapters and prepare answers to the specific questions related to that week class. The class will start by the presentation of the answers to the questions of the week based on the readings. Students will be picked at random to present a question for five minutes. These answers will account for 40% of the mark, participation will account for 10% of the mark.
2) The Essay 
During the examination session, students will submit one essay of 2000 words in a list of topics that can be downloaded from the website of the course (moodle). The essay account for 50% of the final mark. The topic is chosen jointly by the student and the professor by the end of week 8. The essay (word or PDF format) has to be sent by e-mail to jdefraigne@yahoo.com by the 3rd of January. The essay will be defended in the oral examination at a date to be set jointly with the professor. The email address is jdefraigne@yahoo.com .
The document that contains the essay should be named following this template (if the template is incorrect, the essay might be lost): 
Last name-first name-topic number 
For example: defraigne-chris- 4 (if you have chosen the fourth topic on the list)

Faculty or entity

EURO