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The course consists of lectures, in class discussions, films, student presentations and exams. It is designed as an introductory course on economic geography and serves as background for any course on international economics, economic development, and international business management, international political economy. It will provide a balanced view of contemporary globalization processes across the world through a geographical lens, focusing on a wide range of topics including the history of globalization, spatial structures of firms and business, international trade, and state interventions based on detailed case studies. Students complete two research projects, one oral presentation, play two simulations, and complete two examinations. Students read materials written by the professor, find in national newspapers, and retrieve from the library and off the World Wide Web.
Professor: Dr. Amy Glasmeier