ECON 3388-501 European Economic History
Name: Roger Wehr
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Course Number, Section Number, and Course Title:
ECON 3388-501 European Economic History
Time and Place of Class Meetings: Monday / Wednesday 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – COBA 147
Description of Course Content: The English Industrial Revolution, Europe’s slow
transformation before 1850, and large scale industry, banking, transportation, & commerce
in the later 19th & 20th centuries. Topics for the 20th century include depression, war, posteconomic integration, & the collapse of communism.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will be able to:
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Compare and contrast major economic systems and philosophies.
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Describe foundations of economic growth over various periods of time.
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Identify historical figures and events that have shaped modern economic systems.
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Utilize economic tools and theory in the interpretation of historical events.
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Discuss current economic conditions in Europe.
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Acquire historical and cultural information for application in international business
transactions.
Required Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
Economics by McGraw-Hill/Irwin ISBN 0-390-29688-0
Descriptions of major assignments and examinations with due dates:
OPTION A) No Research Paper – Each test is worth one-third of the grade.
Assignment
Coverage
Date
Weight
nd
Test # 1
Material beginning
October 2
33.33%
with first class day
(Monday)
Test # 2
Material beginning
November 6th
33.33%
after Exam 1
(Monday)
Test # 3
Material beginning
December 11th
33.34%
(a.k.a. Final Exam) after Exam 2
(Monday)
5:30 – 8 p.m.
OPTION B) Research Paper – Each test is worth 30% & the research paper is worth 10%.
Grading Policy: For OPTION A), take the sum of your three graded tests and divide by 3.
For OPTION B), take the sum of your three graded tests multiplied by 0.9 plus the paper
grade multiplied by 0.1. A= 90-100; B = 80-89.99; C = 70-79.99; D = 60-69.99; F = 0-59.99.
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the University of Texas at Arlington will be followed. While attendance is optional, students
who attend classes generally outperform those who do not.
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an automatic "W." You do not need my signature to drop. If you cannot make it to campus
to drop, call 817-272-3061 to have a drop slip faxed to you. After completing it, fax it to 817272-3145 by 5 p.m.
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