PSCI 283International Political Economy
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Political Science
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 4 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
How is the world economy governed? What are the politics of global economic relationships? Through written assignments and analyzing texts, students will learn theories, concepts and topics in international political economy and discuss multiple ways of seeing topics such as the politics of global money and finance, international trade, global development, transnational corporations, the illicit world economy and the interface between the global economy and environmental issues.
Prerequisites
- Students must be in level 2A or higher
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3668 | 43 / 50 | TTh 13:00–14:20 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
83% liked it88% easy100% useful
From 12 ratings and 1 comment on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Took this course for my International Studies minor. It was an interesting course where you learn about international trades, global finance (recessions), economics such as HO model, and how domestic policies are shaped...etc. The prof also engages you in world events that are relevant to our lives. You'd learn a lot. Overall it was a great course and definitely a recommend for those in International Relations. If you catch up to the readings, show up for tutorials/debates, hand in stuff on time, this would be a fun and easy course for you (I had Prof Rus).
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6 posts and comments in 6 threads mention PSCI 283, August 2012 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2019
How is PSCI 283? 1 point, 2 comments
Spring 2016
Political Science courses selection 1 point, 3 comments
u/darwinbitch: “Has anyone taken PSCI 231, 257, 283, 334 or any other PSCI course. I'm a bio student with minimal knowledge in political science, I got interested in political science and was wondering if any of the listed courses are considered bird or (interesting at least!).”
Choosing depth subject for CS major 0 points, 3 comments
“I'm not sure which way to go to satisfy the depth requirements (3 courses with 1 at the 3/4rd-year level OR 3 courses forming a prerequisite chain) I've taken the following courses and was interested …”
u/blaster009: “PSCI had a bunch of interesting upper year courses, and that's the route I took. PSCI 252, 281, 282, 283, 291, 292, 357 are all great courses. There's a wide variety of other good courses available at the 300 level as well, for instance 359.”
Fall 2012
Is there anyone with CS major and ENGL minor? 7 points, 29 comments
“I'm graduating this term with bachelor in Computer Science and minor in English Literature; it's a rather peculiar mix and that's how I'm marketing myself in the job market. …”
u/blaster009: “I graduated with a CS major and all the credits necessary for a minor in Political Science. Don't listen to the haters! (P.S. Most CS majors can't write for beans. …”
u/blaster009: “… Jing Jing Huo will be worth your time (PSCI 283 for example is sometimes taught by him). PSCI 281/282 (International Relations / Foreign Policy) are requirements for most 300+ level PSCI courses, and are very interesting. PSCI 260 (Canadian Gov. …”
Spring 2012
PSCI 101: Intro to Political Ideas, any reviews? 3 points, 3 comments
“Hi, I'm currently in PSCI 101 as an incoming CS frosh and am thinking of switching a couple of my electives if possible. Does anyone have an opinion of PSCI 101?”
u/blaster009: “… has taught a few of the introductory courses, and he's excellent as well (I had him for PSCI 283).”
Easiest bird courses in your opinion? 8 points, 29 comments
“I'm looking to fill up my schedule. Preferably online course and/or no exam (in the final exam schedule).”
u/blaster009: “… PSCI 259 (East Asian Politics - Very simple and straightforward, extremely light workload) PSCI 283 (International Political Economy - Easy and light workload) PHIL 101/PHIL 101J (Introduction to Philosophy - You can skate through with high marks using Sparksnotes if you want …”
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