The essay should have a clear central question with a thesis (guiding idea). It should be well structured and well referenced (Harvard). Students will run their paper through the plagiarism software of the university (link from your student’s portal) and fill in the IUG assignment cover sheet.
Details: Length: 1,500 words, times new roman, 12.
LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSED
LO 1. To describe the historical origins, evolution and current events in international trade.
LO 3. To explain the various processes of economic development
LO4. To effectively communicate in written and oral forms
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA & MARKING SCHEME:
Assessment Criteria
Points
Knowledge of the main perspectives in IPE, debates between markets/state, development models, debate over the Asian development model, origin and evolution of the world trading system
40
Quality of the argument; ability to structure an answer around a central question/guiding idea, introduction and conclusion, referencing
20
Level of understanding of assigned readings and number of references to them;
20
Ability to analyse and establish linkages among the various themes covered in session 1-6
20