Making of The Modern World Economy

University of Cape Town

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Making of The Modern World Economy

  • Host University

    University of Cape Town

  • Location

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Area of Study

    History

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Lower

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    Hours & Credits

  • Host University Units

    18
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    3
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    4 - 5
  • 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.

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