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Trade Policy Politics & Governance (POLS90012)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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August
Overview
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This subject examines the politics and governance of international trade. It explores the domestic and international dimensions of trade policy-making and the growing complexity of the "trade agenda" in national and international politics. It examines theories of trade and protection and theories of trade policy-making. It examines the evolution of the multilateral trade system since World War Two and the contemporary and future challenges that confront the system. The subject examines some of the perennial problems in the governance of the global trade system, as well as new issues and concerns, such as trade and the environment, trade and development, and agenda-setting and decision-making in the WTO. Finally, the subject explores the emergence of regional trade blocs and "free trade agreements" and their consequences for the multilateral trade system.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- Have developed an understanding of the international trade system and its key institutions
- Have developed an understanding of how trade policy is developed, and the impact of trade politics on the policy process
- Be able to explain some of the key problems in contemporary trade policy.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- Apply research skills and critical methods
- Develop persuasive arguments
- Communicate oral and written arguments and ideas effectively.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
Politics and International Studies at Undergraduate level
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A Policy Brief
| Week 6 | 30% |
Group presentation
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Research essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- August
Coordinator Evgeny Postnikov Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total of 24 contact hours: A 1-hour lecture and 2-hour seminar per week for eight weeks from the teaching start date. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 12 August 2024 to 11 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 23 August 2024 Census date 6 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 18 October 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 August contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of semester.
Recommended texts and other resources
World Trade Organisation, Understanding the WTO (2011)
Bernard M Hoekman and Michel M Kostecki, The Political Economy of the World Trading System, 3rd ed. (Oxford University Press, 2010).
Michael Trebilcock, Robert Howse, and Antonia Eliason, The Regulation of International Trade, 4th ed. (Routledge, 2013).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Development Studies Course Master of International Journalism Course Executive Master of Arts Course Master of International Relations Course Master of Journalism Specialisation (formal) Politics and International Studies Specialisation (formal) Public Policy and Management Specialisation (formal) Public Policy and Management Specialisation (formal) Politics and International Studies Specialisation (formal) Politics and International Studies - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024