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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Introduction to the course: methodology, literature and other informational resources. 2. The essence of globalization: economic integration. 3. Globalization and regionalism. 4. The international movement of capital - the emergence of the financial crisis. 5. Multinational cooperation. 6. Technology and knowledge transfer. 7. Global supply chain and networks. 8. Labour market, migration and mixing of cultures. 9. Social media, communication. 10. The limits to growth - sustainable development. 11. Global inequality. 12. Pros and cons of globalization. 13. Evaluation.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified
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- 26 hours per semester
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- 26 hours per semester
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- 52 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The main goal of this course is to prepare students for the acquisition of primary analytical judgement with regard to global processes with the main focus on world trade changes and capital movement with emphasis on the EU, the UN, IMF and WTO information resources use. At the end of the course, students will be able to make a root cause analysis and assess the effects of global development with focus on economic growth, social development and economic policy implementation, and anticipate possible risks associated with such processes. They will be able to discussion and assess possible scenarios of economic policy of EU member states with the main focus on the Czech Republic.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - orientate in main current issues of globalization with regard to economic aspects - explain effects of interconnected economies (supply chains, environmental impact etc.) - describe future challenges of globalization.
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Prerequisites
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knowledge of english
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
Attendance in lectures is mandatory ( online conference in distance education). The final evaluation considers the following criteria: - Presentation of a selected topic ( 50 %) - Homework - mostly reading with an understanding of given articles (30 %) - The active approach, involvement in a discussion ( 20 % ) Credits for a min. 50 %. Overall rating: 90-100 % A 80 - 89 % B 70 - 79 % C 60 - 69 % D 50 - 59 % E < 50 % failed
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Recommended literature
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BOUDREAUX, D. Globalization. Westport: Greenwood Press, 2008. 162 s. ISBN 978-0-313-34213-4..
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DICKEN, P. Global shift: mapping the changing contours of the world economy. London: Sage Publications, 2007. 599 s. ISBN 978-1-4129-2955-4..
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JENÍČEK, Vl., FOLTÝN, J. Globální problémy světa: v ekonomických souvislostech. Praha: C.H. Beck, 2010. 324 s. ISBN 978-80-7400-326-4..
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LEHMANNOVÁ, Z. a kol. Formování globálního řádu?: globalizace a global governance. Praha: Oeconomica, 2010. 287 s. ISBN 978-80-245-1649-3..
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RAVENHILL, J. Global political economy. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008. 528 s. ISBN 978-0-19-929203-5..
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STIGLITZ, J. Freefall: America, free markets, and the sinking of the world economy. New York: W.W. Norton, 2010. 361 s. ISBN 978-0-393-07596-0..
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