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Course Description
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Course Name
Making of The Modern World Economy
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
History
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
18 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
First year, first semester course, three lectures per week and at least eight tutorials.
This course examines the emergence and evolution of the global economy. Students will gain the vocabulary and historical context from which to examine the state of the modern world economy. The course starts by examining the origins of the world economy through earlier periods of economic growth, globalisation and divergence. It then focuses on the expansion of (and divergence within) the world economy during the 20th century. The course explores major global economic events such as the economic impact of colonialism, the World Wars, the Great
Depression and the more recent financial crisis (known as the Great Recession). It will also examine changing ideas about the role of ?states vs markets: in development, and historical interactions between developing,
emerging and advanced countries.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.