Request for New Course
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
REQUEST FOR NEW COURSE
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: ____ POLITICAL SCIENCE_________________________COLLEGE: CAS
CONTACT PERSON: ___NITYA SINGH_____________________________________________________________
CONTACT PHONE:
487-3113
CONTACT EMAIL:
NITYA.SINGH@EMICH.EDU
REQUESTED START DATE: TERM__WINTER___________YEAR__2012_________
A. Rationale/Justification for the Course
Within the past two decades, the world has been buffeted by the forces of globalization. This has
not only resulted in the world becoming extremely interconnected in terms of culture, but
economic decisions in one country are impacting politics and policies in others. This is amply
exhibited by the numerous political and social changes that the world has witnessed within the
past fifty years. In this context, we observe that the field of political science has been proactive
to these developments. In a subfield of political science, international affairs, not only do we
study topics such as the international politics, nation-states, international organizations and
socio-economic development in different countries, but also other associated topics such as ideal
models of economic development, globalization, north-south divide, factors influencing conflict
etc. In addition, the subfield of international affairs has also attempted to understand how
political decision making and foreign policy development are impacted by socio-economic
development within nation-states.
Courses in political science focus on topics such as foreign policy, international relations,
conflict and political violence, comparative politics, and area studies. Although all of these
courses contain elements of political economy, it is imperative to have a separate course in which
students can develop a comprehensive understanding of how the fields of politics and economics
intersect, and how it advances the students understanding of the functioning of the global
community. As a result, the new course on political economy will focus on topics such as the
relationship between politics and trade, sanctions, migration, labor policy, sovereign wealth
funds and their impact on the national security of a nation-state, the relationship between global
environment and economic development, human rights and the existence of sweatshops operated
by multinational corporations, outsourcing of jobs and its impact on policy making in the United
States and elsewhere.
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B. Course Information
1. Subject Code and Course Number:
PLSC 346
2. Course Title: International Political Economy
3. Credit Hours:
03
4. Repeatable for Credit? Yes_______
No__X____
If “Yes”, how many total credits may be
earned?_______
5. Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words.):
This course examines the relationship between politics and economics. We consider how
political decisions and policies impact the global economy, global trade and finance, and
multinational corporations. This course also attempts to develop a better understanding of major
global challenges (movements for democracy, oil diplomacy, environmental degradation,
international conflict, etc.) in terms of political and economics.
6. Method of Delivery (Check all that apply.)
a. Standard (lecture/lab) X
On Campus
Off Campus
b. Fully Online
c. Hybrid/ Web Enhanced
7. Grading Mode:
Normal (A-E)
X
Credit/No Credit
8. Prerequisites: Courses that MUST be completed before a student can take this course. (List by Subject Code,
Number and Title.)
9. Concurrent Prerequisites: Courses listed in #5 that MAY also be taken at the same time as a student is taking
this course. (List by Subject Code, Number and Title.)
PLSC 210/211/212
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10. Corequisites: Courses that MUST be taken at the same time as a student in taking this course.
(List by
Subject Code, Number and Title.)
11. Equivalent Courses. A student may not earn credit for both a course and its equivalent. A course will count as a
repeat if an equivalent course has already been taken. (List by Subject Code, Number and Title)
12. Course Restrictions:
a. Restriction by College. Is admission to a specific College Required?
College of Business
Yes
No
College of Education
Yes
X
No
X
b. Restriction by Major/Program. Will only students in certain majors/programs be allowed to take this
course?
Yes
No
X
If “Yes”, list the majors/programs
c. Restriction by Class Level Check all those who will be allowed to take the course:
Undergraduate
Graduate
All undergraduates__X_____
All graduate students____
Freshperson
Certificate
Sophomore
Masters
Junior
Specialist
Senior
Doctoral
Second Bachelor________
UG Degree Pending_____
Post-Bac. Tchr. Cert._____
Low GPA Admit_______
Note: If this is a 400-level course to be offered for graduate credit, attach Approval Form for 400level Course for Graduate
Credit. Only “Approved for Graduate Credit” undergraduate courses may be included on
graduate programs of study.
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Note: Only 500-level graduate courses can be taken by undergraduate students. Undergraduate
students may not register for
600-level courses
d. Restriction by Permission. Will Departmental Permission be required?
Yes
No
X
(Note: Department permission requires the department to enter authorization for every student registering.)
13. Will the course be offered as part of the General Education Program?
No
Yes
X
If “Yes”, attach Request for Inclusion of a Course in the General Education Program: Education for Participation in
the Global Community form. Note: All new courses proposed for inclusion in this program will be reviewed by the
General Education Advisory Committee. If this course is NOT approved for inclusion in the General Education
program, will it still be offered?
Yes
No
C. Relationship to Existing Courses
Within the Department:
14. Will this course will be a requirement or restricted elective in any existing program(s)? Yes
No
X
If “Yes”, list the programs and attach a copy of the programs that clearly shows the place the new course will have
in the curriculum.
Program
Restricted Elective
Required
Program
Restricted Elective
Required
15. Will this course replace an existing course? Yes
No
X
16. (Complete only if the answer to #15 is “Yes.”)
a. Subject Code, Number and Title of course to be replaced:
b. Will the course to be replaced be deleted?
No
Yes
17. (Complete only if the answer #16b is “Yes.”) If the replaced course is to be deleted, it is not necessary to
submit a Request for Graduate and Undergraduate Course Deletion.
a. When is the last time it will be offered?
Year
b. Is the course to be deleted required by programs in other departments?
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Contact the Course and Program Development Office if necessary.
No
Yes
c. If “Yes”, do the affected departments support this change?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, attach letters of support. If “No”, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack
of support, if available.
Outside the Department: The following information must be provided. Contact the Course and Program
Development office for assistance if necessary.
18. Are there similar courses offered in other University Departments?
X
If “Yes”, list courses by Subject Code, Number and Title
Yes
No
19. If similar courses exist, do the departments in which they are offered support the proposed course?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, attach letters of support from the affected departments. If “No”, attach letters from the affected department
explaining the lack of support, if available.
D. Course Requirements
20. Attach a detailed Sample Course Syllabus including:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Course goals, objectives and/or student learning outcomes
Outline of the content to be covered
Student assignments including presentations, research papers, exams, etc.
Method of evaluation
Grading scale (if a graduate course, include graduate grading scale)
Special requirements
Bibliography, supplemental reading list
Other pertinent information.
NOTE: COURSES BEING PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN THE EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATION
IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY PROGRAM MUST USE THE SYLLABUS TEMPLATE PROVIDED BY
THE GENERAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THE TEMPLATE IS ATTACHED TO THE
REQUEST FOR INCLUSION OF A COURSE IN THE GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM:
EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY FORM.
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E. Cost Analysis (Complete only if the course will require additional University resources.
Fill in
Estimated Resources for the sponsoring department(s). Attach separate estimates for other affected departments.)
Estimated Resources:
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Faculty / Staff
$_________
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SS&M
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Equipment
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Total
$_________
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F. Action of the Department/School and College
1. Department/School
Vote of faculty: For ____9_____
Against ____0_____
Abstentions ____0______
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
Department Head/School Director Signature
Date
2. College/Graduate School
A. College
College Dean Signature
Date
B. Graduate School (if Graduate Course)
Graduate Dean Signature
Date
G. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature
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International Political Economy
PLSC 346
(Semester) 20XX
Professor: Nitya Singh
Email: nitya.singh@emich.edu
Office Hours: TBA
CRN/Section:
Class Timing:
Location:
Course Overview
This course examines the politics of global economic relations. It will focus on issues of
international trade, the international monetary system, and foreign investment. Among the
specific topics to be discussed are trade and protectionism, the role and performance of global
institutions such as the IMF, World Bank, and WTO, the significance of multinational
corporations, efforts at regional economic integration such as the EU and NAFTA, the
relationship of the world economy to the economic development of poor countries, and the
emergence of new economic players such as China and India. All of these issues will be
examined against the backdrop of economic globalization and the global economic crisis of
2008-09.
Objectives:
The expectation is that students will leave the course with the following:
1) A basic understanding of the subject of international trade, finance, and investment relations.
2) A familiarity with the instruments, strategies, and motives of political institutions (both
domestic and international) as they attempt to manage international economic relations.
3) Greater ability, as citizens, to understand and to participate in the public debate over the issues
central to this course.
4) Understanding of the impact of globalization on developed and developing countries.
5) Ability to conduct Political Risk Analysis.
6) Further development of the critical reasoning skills, as well as skill of clear, precise writing
via both in-class and take home essays.
7) Ability to present confidently their ideas to their peers, and to verbally argue about the merits
of their ideas and opinions.
Materials
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There are two required texts available for purchase at campus bookstores or through any online
vendor:
1. Introduction to International Political Economy. Edition No. 5. Authors: David N.
Balaam and Bradford Dillman. (B&D)
ISBN-13:978-0-205-79138-5
2. Debates in International Political Economy. Author: Thomas Oatley. (Oatley)
ISBN-13:978-0-205-74691-0
An important component in understanding the ideas in political economy is being able to relate
them to current political events happening across the world. Therefore in this class we will
regularly be discussing world events and as students you should be aware of them. I would
encourage that you should daily read a major newspaper (The Wall Street Journal, New York
Times, US News etc). Another resource that you can use are websites of major news networks.
(www.cnn.com, www. bbc.co.uk/news, abcnews.go.com, www.cnbc.com etc.)
Course Structure
We will study the ideas of political economy based on the following perspectives.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Theoretical Background to understanding International Political Economy.
Structures of International Political Economy.
Political Risk Analysis – How to conduct such a study.
States and Markets in the Global Economy.
Transnational Problems and Dilemmas.
Course Requirements
The class will involve a combination of lectures, assignments, discussions, and presentations. My
expectations for a student taking this course are that you regularly attend class, stay current with
the reading assignments, and regularly read news coverage of politics and economic current
events. The class also has an emuonline link, and therefore, you are encourages to regularly
check the link for assigned readings as well as other notes.
Grades, Assignments and Evaluation
The final grade in the class will be cumulative and will be calculated out of a total of 1000
points. The course letter grade assignment is mentioned below.
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Course Letter Grades will be assigned as follows:
(350) – Cumulative Final Examination
(200) – Midterm Examination
(150) – A response paper to articles assigned by instructor
(150) – Political Risk Analysis Presentation by Groups
(100) – Quizzes (1 and 2)
(50) – Class participation and attendance
A = 93-100%
A- = 90-92%
B+ = 87-89%
B = 83-86%
B- = 80-82%
C+ = 77-79%
C = 73-76%
C- = 70-72%
D = 60-69%
D- = 55-59%
E = below 55%
A = 930-1000
A- = 900-929
B+ = 870-899
B = 830-869
B- = 800-829
C+ = 770-799
C = 730-769
C- = 700-729
D = 600-699
D- = 550-599
E = 549 & below
Exams (55% or 550 Points)
The midterm exam will occur after the major theories of political economy have been taught and
will consist of essay type, multiple choices, fill in the blanks, and true/false answer questions in
any or all combinations. The final exam will be cumulative and will have the same format as the
midterm exam. There will be no make-up examinations for the midterm, as well as the final,
without medical documentation explaining the absence.
Response Paper (15% or 150 Points)
In this course students are expected to write one response paper of 3-4 pages in 12-point, doublespaced, Times New Roman Format. The objective of this assignment is to enable the student to
develop an understanding of how to critically evaluate political economy articles. The grading
will be done based on the level of critical analysis conducted by the student with respect to the
issues being discussed by him/her.
Additional details regarding these assignments will be further provided in class.
.
Political Risk Analysis Presentation (15% or 150 Points)
As a part of this assignment, all the students will be divided into groups. This will be a role-play
assignment in which the group will give their briefing to the class on a country of their choice.
Students are expected to conduct a political risk analysis of a country. They are expected to look
at the country from a perspective of the MNC that is planning on setting up global operations in
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that particular country. The group is expected to analyze the micro as well as macro sociopolitical and economic environment in the country. At the end of the presentation, the group is
expected to give recommendation on whether the MNC should commence operations in that
particular country. The grades for this assignment will be based on the quality of the presentation
as well as the manner in which the group holds up to cross-examination and questioning. Further
details regarding this assignment will be given in class.
Quizzes (10% or 100 Points)
We will also have 2 quizzes during the course of the semester, and each quiz will be worth 50
points. The format of the quiz will be essay, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false
answer questions in any or all combinations. The dates of the quizzes are mentioned in the
course schedule and there will be no make-up of these quizzes without medical documentation
explaining the absence.
Class Participation and Attendance (5% or 50 Points)
You are expected to participate in class and interact with me as well as other students on topics
that we discuss in class. I will also keep attendance records for the course, and attendance will be
taken regularly in class. If you have more than 3 unexcused absences during the semester you
will be penalized on your class participation and attendance grades.
Absences will be excused only in case of illness, family emergency, or any legitimate academic
or university obligation. In case of absence due to illness, a doctor’s note from the University
Health Center or your doctor would be required. If you must miss class, it is your responsibility
to let me know of the circumstances of your absence, prior to the class period if at all possible.
Your class participation grade will be determined based on your attendance in class, as well as
the quality of the presentation made by your groups on the country of your choice. Current
University policy recognizes the rights of students to observe religious holidays without penalty
to the student. Students will provide advance notice to the instructor in order to make up work,
including examinations, that they miss as a result of their absence from class due to observance
of religious holidays. If satisfactory arrangements cannot be made with the instructor, the
student may appeal to the school director or head(s) of department(s) in which the course(s)
is/are offered.
Academic Honesty
I have a zero-tolerance policy for academic dishonesty, and every student is expected to adhere
to Eastern Michigan University’s policy on academic honesty. If caught cheating on exams,
turning in someone else’s written work, or plagiarizing another’s work, you will fail this course.
Academic dishonesty, including all forms of cheating, falsification, and/or plagiarism, will not be
tolerated in this course. Penalties for an act of academic dishonesty may range from receiving a
failing grade for a particular assignment to receiving a failing grade for the entire course. In
addition, you may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards for
discipline that can result in either a suspension or permanent dismissal. The Student Conduct
Code contains detailed definitions of what constitutes academic dishonesty but if you are not
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sure about whether something you are doing would be considered academic dishonesty, consult
with the course instructor. You may access the Code online at: www.emich.edu/student
conduct/.
I would like to emphasize that you should not assume what any of the policies imply. If you are
in any doubt regarding any of the course policies, I encourage you to come and talk to me.
Furthermore you should always check with me whether it is acceptable to work together with
another student on a project or assignment; until so assigned to by the instructor.
Students with Special Needs
If you wish to be accommodated for your disability, EMU Board of Regents Policy 8.3 requires
that you first register with the Students with Disabilities Office (SDO) in 240 EMU Student
Center. You may contact SDO by telephone (734.487.2470). Students with disabilities are
encouraged to register with the SDO promptly as you will only be accommodated from the date
you register with them forward. No retroactive accommodations are possible.
Note on Grading Methods and Syllabus
All tests and papers will be graded blind by the instructor. If a student would like to appeal the
grading of a question, he or she should submit to the instructor his or her grievance in writing,
explaining why he or she feels that the given response was inadequately assessed. The status of
students’ scholarship, potential entrance into law school / grad school, or grades required to
transfer to another school will not be taken into consideration in grading.
In addition this syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Such changes will
be announced in a fair and timely manner.
Course Schedule and Assigned Readings
Week 1: Introduction
Class1: Introduction to the class
• Chapter 1 (B&D)
Week 2: Perspectives on International Political Economy
Class 2: The Economic Liberal and Mercantilist Perspective
• Chapter 2 (B&D)
• Chapter 3 (B&D)
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Class 3: The Structuralist Perspective
• Chapter 4 (B&D)
• Marxism and Leninism
Week 3: Political Risk Analysis
Class 4: Political Risk Analysis concept explained
Class 5: Conducting Political Risk Analysis
• Conducting SWOT Analysis
• J Curve (Excerpts from the book by Ian Bremmer)
• (Readings available online)
Week 4: Structures of IPE
Class 6: The Production and Trade Structure
• Test 1
• Chapter 6 (B&D)
• Chapter 1 - Trade Deficits Reduce Total Jobs Vs. Trade Deficits Produce Different Jobs
(Oatley)
Class 7: The Production and Trade Structure
• Chapter 6 Continued (B&D)
• Chapter 2 – Retrain Workers Vs, Redistribute Income. (Oatley)
• Chapter 4 – Free Trade Areas are Stepping Stones Vs. Free Trade Areas are Stumbling
Blocks (Oatley)
Week 5: Structures of IPE
Class 8: The International Monetary and Finance Structure
• Chapter 7 (B&D)
• Chapter 9 – The Euro will Supplant the Dollar as the World’s Reserve Currency Vs.The
Dollar will remain the World’s Reserve Currency (Oatley)
• Chapter 10 – China must Revalue to Correct Global Imbalances Vs. Chinese Revaluation
will not correct Global Imbalances. (Oatley)
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Class 9:
• Political Risk Analysis Presentation 1
Week 6: Structures of IPE
Class 10: International Debt and Financial Crises
• Chapter 8 (B&D)
• Chapter 8 – Sovereign Wealth Funds Threaten U.S. Interests Vs. Sovereign Wealth
Funds do not Threaten U.S. Interests. (Oatley)
Class 11: The Global Security Structure
•
Chapter 9 (B&D)
Week 7: Structures of IPE
Class 12: The Knowledge and Technology Structure
•
Chapter 10 (B&D)
Class 13:
•
Political Risk Analysis Presentation 2
Week 8: Midterm Exams
Class 14: The Development Conundrum
•
•
•
Chapter 11 (B&D)
Chapter 11 – Trade Promotes Growth Vs. Trade Does not Promote growth. (Oatley)
Chapter 12 – Foreign Aid Promotes Development Vs. Foreign Aid is Ineffective.
(Oatley)
Class 15:
Midterm Exam
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Week 9: Economy of India and China
Class 16: Indian Economy
Class 17: China’s Economy
Week 10: States and Markets in the Global Economy
Class 18: Moving into Position: The Rising Powers
•
Chapter 13 (B&D)
Class 19: The Middle East: Quest for Development and Democracy
•
Chapter 14 (B&D)
Week 11: Transnational Problems and Dilemmas
Class 20: The Illicit Global Economy – The Dark Side of Globalization
•
•
Chapter 15 (B&D)
Chapter 6 – Sweatshop Regulation is Counterproductive Vs. Governments must regulate
sweatshops. (Oatley)
Class 21:
•
Political Risk Analysis Presentation 3
Week 12: Transnational Problems and Dilemmas
Class 21: Migration and Tourism
•
•
•
Quiz 2
Chapter 16 (B&D)
Chapter 3 – Migration brings Economic Gains Vs. Migration Reduces Cultural Cohesion.
(Oatley)
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Class 22: Transnational Corporations
Chapter 17 (B&D)
Chapter 7 – The Multinational Race to the Bottom Vs. The Myth of the Multinational
Race to the Bottom. (Oatley)
• Chapter 15 – Governments must Regulate MNC’s Vs. MNC’s can regulate Themselves.
•
•
Week 13: Transnational Problems and Dilemmas
Class 23: Food and Hunger – Market Failure and Injustice
•
Chapter 18 (B&D)
Class 24: Oil and Energy – Dependency and Resource Curses
•
Chapter 19 (B&D)
Week 14: Transnational Problems and Dilemmas
Class 25:
•
Political Risk Analysis Presentation - 4
Class 26: The Environment – Steering Away from Global Problems
•
•
Chapter 20 (B&D)
Chapter 5 – The World Trade Organization Undermines Environmental Regulation Vs.
The World Trade Organization is Greening. (Oatley)
Week 15: Last Day of Class and Final Examination
Class 27: Last day of class.
I will sum up all the broad ideas that we have studied over the entire semester and show how
they all are integrated and help us understand some of the major ideas in Political Economy.
Final Exam - To be Announced (TBA)
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Fwd: proposed PLSC 346
From : Angela Sarah <asarah@emich.edu>
Mon, Sep 19, 2011 08:30 AM
Subject : Fwd: proposed PLSC 346
To : Angela Sarah <asarah@emich.edu>
From: "liza cerroni-long" <lizacl2@gmail.com>
To: afleisch@emich.edu
Cc: "Bradley Ensor" <bensor@emich.edu>
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 7:42:48 PM
Subject: Re: proposed PLSC 346
The proposal was informally reviewed by the Anthropology Curriculum Committee over the summer, and having received a positive
recommendation from Brad, and no objections from the other members, I can confirm our support for the new course.
Best wishes,
Liza
PS: Brad is the SAC rep on CAC-Arts, so I am cc-ing this for his reference.
----------------------------------------------------------E. L. Cerroni-Long, D.Lit., Ph.D.
Professor of Anthropology
ACC Chair, Dept. SAC
Pray-Harrold 712
734.484.9842
On Fri, Sep 16, 2011 at 4:26 PM, Arnold Fleischmann < afleisch@emich.edu > wrote:
Dear Colleagues:
I am writing again regarding the proposed course in International Political Economy (PLSC 346), which was tabled by the CAC Arts
Subcommittee last spring. We would like to have this proposal considered during the fall.
I have attached Dr. Singh's materials for you. He was also elected our representative to CAC. Below are two earlier messages: (1)
Brad Ensor's email July 8 email regarding the proposal, given the course ANTH 465 (Political Economy in Anthropology); (2) my
June 16 email to most of you putting Dr. Singh's proposal within the context of our discipline,
We would be happy to meet with individuals or departmental committees to discuss the proposal. Thank you again for your
consideration.
Arnie
From: "Bradley Ensor" < bensor@emich.edu >
To: "Diane L. Winder" < dwinder@emich.edu >, afleisch@emich.edu , "Thomas Vosteen" < tvosteen@emich.edu >
Cc: "E. L. Cerroni-Long" < liza.cerroni-long@emich.edu >
Sent: Friday, July 8 , 2011 6:05:02 AM
Subject: Re: proposed PLSC 346
Hi,
I finally had a chance to look over the PLSC course. For a more formal response from the Anthropology Curriculum Committee
(ACC), I've requested that Liza Cerroni-Long (the current ACC chair) take over from here. However, I don't know about her
availability these days.
My unofficial input is that there are no concerns about overlap: different scalar foci on international PE, different disciplinary
perspectives, differences in historical foci, and different teaching methods. Additionally, I can see why this is so important a
course for PLSC. Again, my thoughts expressed here are not the collective formal input by the ACC body.
Sorry for the delay - I've been travelling a lot!
Brad
June 16, 2011
Political Economy & Political Science
The broader field of political economy has a long history in political science and most of the social sciences. Scholars in political
science and economics often draw a common link to Alfred Marshall. Such connections continue today : the 2009 Nobel Prize in
Economic Sciences was awarded to Elinor Ostrom, a faculty member in political science at Indiana University.
At our national meeting this coming September, there will be 27 political economy panels covering regulation, oil policy,
redistribution, and similar topics: https://www.apsanet.org/mtgs/program_2011/division.cfm?division=D006 . The Political
Economy section (subfield) of the American Political Science Association (APSA) generally has 600-700 members:
https://www.apsanet.org/sectioncounts.cfm .
Although there is some overlap, international political economy (IPE) will sponsor 33 panels at our national meeting:
https://www.apsanet.org/mtgs/program_2011/division.cfm?division=D016 . These sessions examine international linkages
between governmental and private actions on migration, trade, foreign investment, natural resources, international institutions,
and related topics. IPE does not maintain a separate section within APSA. Instead, members with an interest in IPE register with
one or more sections, including several dealing with international relations or t he section for comparative politics, which has over
1,000 members and connects many scholars focusing on the same regions or countries.
Many political scientists specializing in IPE also join the 5,000-member International Studies Association (ISA):
http://www.isanet.org/ . ISA is an interdisciplinary organization and publishes some of the leading journals in international
relations with Wiley-Blackwell.
Articles on IPE appear regularly in International Organization , International Studies Quarterly , World Politics , and other
journals. Major presses, such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Princeton publish regularly in this subfield, e.g.,
http://press.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/search3.cgi?
styper=query&sword=international+political+economy&Start+Search.x=10&Start+Search.y=9&Start+Search=go .
Institutional Comparisons
It would be hard to imagine a credible graduate program in political science without course work in IPE. This is true not only of
Ph.D.-granting departments, but also for the best professional masters programs preparing students for careers such as
diplomacy, e.g., SAIS at Johns Hopkins, the Fletcher School at Tufts, and the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton.
IPE courses have also become common in undergraduate programs. T he University of Michigan offers "Political Economy of
Developed Democracies" (POLSCI 343) and "Political Economy of Development" (POLSCI 348). Michigan State has a course called
"Comparative Political Economy" (PLS 342), which focuses on, " Democratic politics and the linkages among political, social, and
economic conceptions of equality in developed and developing countries."
Among regional institutions, Political Science at Central Michigan has a concentration in international and comparative politics.
One of their standard offerings is "Comparative Public Policy" (PSC 515), which addresses, "Techniques of cross-national and other
comparative policy analysis applied to social and economic policies of industrialized nations, especially Western Europe." Oakland
University includes "International Political Economy" (PS 338) as part of its new interdisciplinary major in International Relations:
http://www2.oakland.edu/polisci/degree.cfm . The University of Toledo includes a course in IPE (PSC 4650) as an elective for
political science majors: "An examination of the relationship between political and economic structures, organizations and events,
including such issues as the politics of trade, foreign aid and economic development."
IPE and Existing Political Science Courses at EMU
The undergraduate course Dr. Singh is proposing fills a major gap in the International Affairs curriculum, where our courses have
tended to focus on countries or regions. Some of our courses are thematic, however, including "War and Peace in the Nuclear
Age," "Political Violence and Revolution," "International Organizations," and several others. Thus, there is currently no course that
asks our majors to focus systematically on the relationships between government and the economy in an international context.
PLSC 346 is designed to fill that gap, at least in part. IPE is also the area in which Dr. Singh does his research.
Bottom Line
Given the connections among the social sciences, one can expect some overlap in topics (e.g., SOCL 375: Political Sociology,
analysis of public policies in ECON classes). While topics might overlap, the questions posed and methods employed for
investigating them often differ across disciplines. That might have been one reason for the creation of "Political Economy in
Anthropology" (ANTH 465) .
IPE courses are offered in most political science departments, and the subfield is a well-established part of our discipline. We
think that PLSC 346 is a good proposal that adds a necessary element to at least two of our majors. It is also a course that would
be beneficial for some students to have on their records when applying to graduate school or employers. PLSC 346 will not be
offered for General education credit, would not be part of any split-level course offered for graduate credit, and is not intended as
a substitute for courses in other departments. My understanding is that this course would have been developed a number of years
ago if the work on an interdisciplinary political economy minor had moved forward.
______________________________________
Arnold Fleischmann
Professor & Department Head
Department of Political Science
Pray-Harrold 601
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734-487-3113
afleisch@emich.edu