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International Economics (VT IME) - Seminar

International Economics (VT IME) - Seminar

Studiengänge
Bachelorstudiengang Betriebswirtschaftslehre (BSc BWL 21) (01.09.2021)
Discussion of articles on issues of international economics, i.e. issues of international trade, finance and policy interventions in markets
Lehrmethode
presentations, co-discussion , theoretical discourse, interactive routines, action learning routines
Lernergebnisse
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • identify a theoretical approach to tackle a defined problem, and justify individual choice of theory
  • apply different theoretical models of international economics to explain real world phenomena
  • critically evaluate the character and effect of different theoretical approaches on the formulation of economic actor's strategies and behaviour
  • appraise theories of international trade in the light of current social and economic developments
  • narrow down a real economic phenomenon to a delineated research subject
  • outline and discuss comprehensive research designs for literature based analysis
  • formulate critical questions probing theoretical approaches and intended meanings
  • give constructive feedback
  • select helpful standard illustrations for deepening the theoretical underpinning of real world phenomena
  • initiate collaboration with colleagues for solving standard problems in relation to presentations
  • reflect their own scientific skills regarding constructive feedback and proposals for review and improvement
Literatur
  • Obstfeld, M., Krugman, P. R., & Melitz, M. J. (2022) .International Economics: Theory and Policy, Global Edition, 12th Edition, Pearson.
  • Selected journal articles
Lernergebnisse Die Studierenden...
Fachkompetenz
  • analyze controversies and debates in international economics
  • apply trade theories and theoretical approaches to exchange rate determination to explain and illustrate practical problems
  • appraise theories of international economics in the light of current social and economic developments
  • deepen the knowledge of theoretical approaches presented in the lectures and to prepare for exam
Methodenkompetenz
  • train problem description, choice of theory and formulating research questions
Sozialkompetenz
  • are able to give constructive presentation and co-discussion of fellow student´s presentation
Selbstkompetenz
  • are able to manage cognition, presence and awareness, self-evaluate own contributions
Prüfungsmodalitäten
  • presentation 75%
  • participation 25%
Modulnummer:
6210869
Semester:
WS 26/27
Lehre:
28 L / 21 h
Selbststudium:
39 h
Sprache:
Englisch
Plansemester:
5