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課程名稱 |
政治經濟分析
Analysis of Political Economy |
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開課學期 |
109-1 |
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授課對象 |
社會科學院 政治學系 |
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授課教師 |
曾煥凱 |
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課號 |
PS4572 |
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課程識別碼 |
302E38800 |
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班次 |
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學分 |
2.0 |
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全/半年 |
半年 |
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必/選修 |
選修 |
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上課時間 |
星期二6,7(13:20~15:10) |
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上課地點 |
社科401 |
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備註 |
本課程以英語授課。
總人數上限：50人
外系人數限制：20人 |
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Ceiba 課程網頁 |
http://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/1091PS4572 |
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課程概述 |
The course surveys classical theories and analytical approaches of political economy. Emphasis is placed on understanding the processes by which agents' political (economic) incentives influence economic (political) outcomes in the public domain, and vice versa. The course consists of two parts. Part I of this course introduces core concepts and theories – collective action, public goods, preference, social structure and power, and institutions – in the study of political economy. Part II of this course applies the knowledge introduced in part I to analyze a range of issues in political economy: institutional change, development, the interplay between different types of resources and channels of influence, and international trade. Contrary to what have been indoctrinated in the fields of economics and political science, the aim of this course is to leverage "political economy"—as an analytical approach—to help understand the sources of sub-optimal socio-economic outcomes.
Each class meeting begins with a lecture, followed by a discussion of that week's readings. Each week's readings consist of assigned book chapter(s) and/or research articles covering related mate- rials of the same topic. Further readings are NOT mandatory, they serve to provide supplemental information or alternative perspectives to give each week’s materials. Recent global and country- specific examples are prioritized in readings to better connect course materials to current events, with the aim of enhancing student learning.
Quizzes are given periodically to track students'learning. Students will need to sign up for 2 oral presentations to demonstrate their ability to organize and interpret course materials in a methodical fashion. A movie event is scheduled in lieu of mid-term. |
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課程目標 |
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply various approaches to analyze key issues in political economy.
2. identify main actors, modes of interaction, and outcomes in each issue area.
3. relate and explain recent and historical political and economic phenomena with the theories learned from this course.
4. design and implement an original research paper. |
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課程要求 |
There are NO prerequisites for this course. However, it is strongly recommended that students have a good grasp of common terminology and key concepts in political science and economics. The following courses are recommended:
Principles for Economics/w Recitation (ECON 1004 and 1005), Intro. to Politics (PS 1005) or equivalent.
A number of assigned readings involve technical analytical methods, primarily statistics. Simplified version of more sophisticated readings will be presented in class slides to help students comprehend the materials. Students will NOT be tested on technical materials.
Assessment methods:
Participation 20%
Quizzes 10%
Oral presentation 30%
Short papers 40%
1. Participation
Active participation is essential, and you cannot participate if you have not done the readings; you cannot possibly take part in the discussion unless you attend class. You are therefore expected to have finished all the readings before each week's meeting, and come to class ready to participate in the discussion. While reading the assigned materials, it will be useful to consider the questions listed in each week's course content.
2. Quizzes
A total of 5 quizzes may be given during classes to keep students in touch with course materials and help the instructor track students' learning. Quizzes will be closed-book/closed-note in format.
3. Oral Presentations & Feedback
Beginning the 4th week of and throughout this semester, students are required to make TWO oral presentations on reading(s) of their own choosing (articles or book chapters) in weeks when that specific readings are assigned; however, you are not allowed to present twice in any given week.
You can (1) pick one or more than one readings from a particular week, (2) summarize one reading and/or compare several of them, and most importantly, (3) articulate your point of view. The entire presentation should last no less than a minute but no longer than 10 minutes. Students will receive 10 points as baseline for each presentation with remaining points determined by how well students organize their talk (3 points/per presentation) and respond to peers' presentations (4 points, 2 in any given week), so that two oral presentations will count toward 30% of total grade 2 x (10 + 3) + 4 = 30.
While fluency and pronunciation are important facilitators in oral expression, more weight will be given (for the 3 points/per presentation evaluation) to originality of thoughts and clarity with which students convey these ideas. For each question a student asked following peers' presentation, that student will receive 1 point (2 points at most in any given week), if a student asked 4 questions for the course of the semester, he/she will earn 4 full points.
Students are allowed to bring note during presentation and coordinate with peers for Q \& A, but the key point is to encourage you to get more actively involved in class discussion.
4. Term Paper
At the end of the semester, students are required to submit 1 original research paper of approximately 10 pages but no more than 15 pages. There will be no assigned topics; instead, students will use their own discretion in selecting paper topics, so long as they respond to our main topics in some way. Students will need to submit their topics at the seventh class meeting and students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the instructor to discuss their topics. A good paper should address the followings:
4a. It may compare and contrast several of the readings/theories; provide an in-depth critique of just one of the readings/theories. It can also be an application of a theory (or theories) to a historical (preferably post-World War II) or ongoing event.
4b. It should not simply summarize the readings; your paper should make an argument and convey a point of view.
4c. It should give a good critique of the readings/theories. A critique is not necessarily negative. Whether or not you like an author's argument or a theory, you still must critique it: is the argument clearly stated? Is the evidence offered relevant to the argument and convincing, or is it biased in some way? Are alternative explanations ignored or addressed? Are the cases selected appropriate for the research question? Any way to strengthen the claim? etc. You may want to incorporate one or several of these points into your writing. Hence, additional outside reading may be expected.
4d. Graphical and numerical presentation of information are always welcome. You may want to reference the presentation styles in the assigned readings as your guide or consult the instructor.
4e. It should give credit where credit is due: always cite the sources for key information, and always provide page numbers for quotes!
4f. It must be double spaced, use 12 point font, and follow the APA citation format.
4g.Paper is due one week after last class meeting. |
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預期每週課後學習時數 |
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Office Hours |
另約時間 備註： By appointment
• Participation
Active participation is essential, and you cannot participate if you have not done the readings; you cannot possibly take part in the discussion unless you attend class. You are therefore expected to have finished all the readings before each week's meeting, and come to class ready to participate in the discussion. While reading the assigned materials, it will be useful to consider the questions listed in each week's course content.
• Quizzes
A total of 5 quizzes may be given during classes to keep students in touch with course materials and help the instructor track students' learning. Quizzes will be closed-book/closed-note in format.
• Oral Presentations & Feedbacks
Beginning the 4th week of and throughout this semester, students are required to make two oral presentations on reading(s) of their own choosing (articles or book chapters) in weeks when that specific readings are assigned; however, you are not allowed to present twice in any given week.
You can (1) pick one or more than one readings from a particular week, (2) summarize one reading and/or compare several of them, and most importantly, (3) articulate your point of view. The entire presentation should last no less than a minute but no longer than 10 minutes. Students will receive 10 points as baseline for each presentation with remaining points determined by how well students organize their talk (3 points/per presentation) and respond to peers' presentations (4 points, 2 in any given week), so that two oral presentations will count toward 30% of total grade → 2 × (10 + 3) + 4 = 30.
While fluency and pronunciation are important facilitators in oral expression, more weight will be given (for the 3 points/per presentation evaluation) to originality of thoughts and the clarity with which students convey these ideas. For each question a student asked following peers' presentation, that student will receive 1 point (2 points at most in any given week), if a student asked 4 questions for the course of the semester, he/she will earn 4 full points.
Students are allowed to bring note during presentation and coordinate with peers for Q & A, but the key point is to encourage you to get more actively involved in class discussion.
• Term Paper
At the end of the semester, students are required to submit 1 original research paper of ap- proximately 10 pages but no more than 15 pages. There will be no assigned topics; instead, students will use their own discretion in selecting paper topics, so long as they respond to our main topics in some way. Students will need to submit their topics at the seventh class meeting and students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the instructor to dis- cuss their topics. A good paper should address the followings:
–It may compare and contrast several of the readings/theories; provide an in-depth cri- tique of just one of the readings/theories. It can also be an application of a theory (or theories) to a historical (preferably post-World War II) or ongoing event.
–It should not simply summarize the readings; your paper should make an argument and convey a point of view.
–It should give a good critique of the readings/theories. A critique is not necessarily negative. Whether or not you like an author’s argument or a theory, you still must critique it: is the argument clearly stated? Is the evidence offered relevant to the argument and convincing, or is it biased in some way? Are alternative explanations ignored or addressed? Are the cases selected appropriate for the research question? Any way to strengthen the claim? etc. You may want to incorporate one or several of these points into your writing. Hence, additional outside reading may be expected.
–Graphical and numerical presentation of information are always welcome. You may want to reference the presentation styles in the assigned readings as your guide or consult the instructor.
–It should give credit where credit is due: always cite the sources for key information, and always provide page numbers for quotes.
–It must be double spaced, use 12 point font, and follow the APA citation format.
–Paper is due one week after last class meeting.
• Attendance and Absences
–You are allowed to miss 1 class during the semester without penalty. Any further absences without prior notification will result in the deduction of 2 grade points.
–Students are responsible for all missed works, regardless of the reason for absence. It is also the absentee's responsibility to get all missing notes or materials. |
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指定閱讀 |
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參考書目 |
All reading materials have been uploaded on the course's dropbox share folder. |
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評量方式
(僅供參考) |
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週次 |
日期 |
單元主題 |
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第1週 |
9/15 |
Introduction |
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第2週 |
9/22 |
What is Political Economy? |
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第3週 |
9/29 |
Analytical Approach I |
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第4週 |
10/06 |
Analytical Approach II |
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第5週 |
10/13 |
Analytical Approach III |
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第6週 |
10/20 |
Analytical Approach IV |
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第7週 |
10/27 |
Analytical Approach V |
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第8週 |
11/03 |
Collective Action and Political Outcomes |
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第9週 |
11/10 |
Collective Action and Long-Run Institutional Consequences |
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第10週 |
11/17 |
Movie:
King Leopold's Ghost (2011)
# Viewer discretion is advised, please consult the course instructor |
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第11週 |
11/24 |
Economic Structure and Developmental Trajectory |
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第12週 |
12/01 |
The Persistence of Elites and Institutions |
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第13週 |
12/08 |
The Causes and Consequences of Institutional Change |
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第14週 |
12/15 |
Institutions, Procedure, and Money-ed Influence |
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第15週 |
12/22 |
Capital, Labor, and the State |
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第16週 |
12/29 |
Political Economy of International Trade |
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第17週 |
1/05 |
Types of Assets and Political Power |
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