ECW3301 Case studies in international trade
Faculty of Business and Economics
ECW3301 Case studies in international trade is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs ECF2721, ECF2731, ECB2731, ECW2721, ECC2000 or ECW2731.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECW3301
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ECW3301
No unit lists ECW3301 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Overview
You'll deepen your knowledge of Asia's traditional and emerging trading partners through lectures and relevant articles; case studies of particular countries covering economic, legal and financial aspects, will be undertaken in depth; the relative merits of protectionism and free trade as well as the latest developments in the world trading system will also be considered.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- Examination50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
evaluate Asia's traditional and emerging trading partners
- 2
analyse the process of international trade, the parties involved and their functions
- 3
form factual assessment and constructive criticism of public policy and debate concerning open economy issues
- 4
analyse the recent developments in the world trading system
- 5
acquire knowledge of the application of the case study method of study.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
The tutorials provide an opportunity for students to discuss the current topic(s). The tutorials provide an opportunity for students to exchange ideas with their peers and to clarify their understanding of the topics and associated concepts covered to date with tutors.
Using case-based approach to engage students in discussion of specific scenarios that resemble the real-world examples.
The lectures will be delivered via videos with links available in Moodle. Students are expected to acquire a comprehensive understanding by undertaking the prescribed and recommended reading, completing the weekly tutorial activities and all in semester assessment tasks.
Learning resources
Required resources
Salvatore, D. (2019), International Economics, (13th ed), John Wiley & Sons.
Where it fits
ECW3301 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Audrey Siah
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECW3301?
You need ECF2721, ECF2731, ECB2731, ECW2721, ECC2000 or ECW2731 before you enrol.
When is ECW3301 offered?
In 2021, ECW3301 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is ECW3301?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECW3301 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include ECW3301?
ECW3301 is part of Applied economics and International business management.