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INR411Social Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

The New World Economic And Political Order

This course introduces students to the New World Political and Economic Order, exploring conceptual and theoretical frameworks. It examines contemporary issues in political and international economic relations, focusing on the challenges and prospects of third-world nations. The course covers topics such as economic diplomacy, globalization, and the dynamics of underdevelopment. Students will gain insights into the role of international law, organizations, and power structures in shaping the global landscape.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
New World OrderPolitical EconomyThird WorldGlobalizationEconomic Diplomacy

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

International Relations

2

Political Economy

3

Third World Development

4

Globalization

5

Economic Diplomacy

6

Neo-Colonialism

7

Imperialism

8

Bretton Woods System

9

New International Economic Order

10

North-South Dialogue

11

South-South Dialogue

Total Topics11 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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International Relations Analyst

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Policy Advisor

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Development Officer

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International Economist

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Political and International Economic Relations in the New World: Conceptual and Theoretical Clarifications

8h

Unit 1: The New World Political and Economic Order: Some Conceptual Clarifications

8 study hours
  • •Define international relations, politics, law, organizations, foreign policy, and national interest.
  • •Discuss the concept of the New World Political and Economic Order.
Week
2

Module 1: Political and International Economic Relations in the New World: Conceptual and Theoretical Clarifications

8h

Unit 2: Theoretical framework of Analysis

8 study hours
  • •Define political economy, productive forces, and social relations of production.
  • •Explain historical and dialectical materialism and Marxism-Lenninism.
  • •Understand the theoretical framework of analysis for the course.
Week
3

Module 1: Political and International Economic Relations in the New World: Conceptual and Theoretical Clarifications

8h

Unit 3: Economic Diplomacy and Diplomacy of Economic Development

8 study hours
  • •Define diplomacy and identify qualities of a good diplomat.
  • •Explain diplomatic missions and their functions.
  • •Differentiate between economic diplomacy and diplomacy of economic development.
Week
4

Module 1: Political and International Economic Relations in the New World: Conceptual and Theoretical Clarifications

8h

Unit 4: Development of Underdevelopment in the New World

8 study hours
  • •Understand the epistemology and ideology of development.
  • •Define development, underdevelopment, and development of underdevelopment.
  • •Explain political, social, and economic dimensions of underdevelopment using Nigeria as an example.
Week
5

Module 2: Africa, the West and Rest of the New World

8h

Unit 1: Africa: From Partition to Colonialism

8 study hours
  • •Understand Africa before partition and the setback to African civilization.
  • •Explain the colonial experience and how Britain underdeveloped Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the impacts of colonialism on African economies.
Week
6

Module 2: Africa, the West and Rest of the New World

8h

Unit 2: Africa: From Colonialism to Neocolonialism

8 study hours
  • •Define neo-colonialism and explain its political, economic, and social indicators.
  • •Understand how neo-colonialism has undermined Africa's response to contemporary issues.
Week
7

Module 2: Africa, the West and Rest of the New World

8h

Unit 3: Africa: Neo-Colonialism, Imperialism and Globalization

8 study hours
  • •Differentiate between neo-colonialism, imperialism, and globalization.
  • •Understand the concepts of globalization and its differences from neo-colonialism and imperialism.
Week
8

Module 2: Africa, the West and Rest of the New World

8h

Unit 4: Africa: East-West Conflicts and the New World Political and Economic Order

8 study hours
  • •Understand the period of the Cold War and its causes.
  • •Explain the transition from bipolarism to unipolarism.
  • •Underscore the place of Africa in the new world order.
Week
9

Module 3: The New Transformation Order

8h

Unit 1: Bretton Woods System

8 study hours
  • •Define the Bretton Woods System and explain the origins of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
  • •Understand the IMF's influence on the New World Political and Economic Order.
Week
10

Module 3: The New Transformation Order

8h

Unit 2: New International Economic Order

8 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of the New International Economic Order (NIEO) in terms of its history, tenets, and ideology.
  • •Explain the resource allocation mechanism and criticisms of NIEO.
Week
11

Module 3: The New Transformation Order

8h

Unit 3: N.I.E.O, North – South Dialogue, G.20 and South-South Dialogue

8 study hours
  • •Understand the concepts of North-South divide, North-South Dialogue, and South-South Dialogue.
  • •Analyze the interrelationships between these concepts.
Week
12

Module 3: The New Transformation Order

8h

Unit 4: The New Political and Economic Order: Why We Are Where We Are in third World Countries

8 study hours
  • •Explain the problems of the third world and the reasons for their current state.
  • •Discuss the political and economic factors contributing to underdevelopment.
Week
13

Module 4: Third World Countries: Top-Ten Problems and Development Strategies

8h

Unit 1: Top-Ten Problems

8 study hours
  • •Identify the top-ten major problems in third world countries.
  • •Analyze the root causes and consequences of these problems.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all key concepts and definitions from Units 1-4 of Module 1.

2

Create concept maps linking Units 1-4 of Module 2 to understand Africa's historical context.

3

Focus on the Bretton Woods System and NIEO from Module 3, Units 1-2.

4

Analyze case studies of third-world countries and their development strategies.

5

Practice essay questions on globalization, neo-colonialism, and the future of the New World Order.

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