Course code: TMAE201
Department: International Trade – School of Economics and International Business
Course conducting:
Credit hours: 3
Prerequite(s): None
- COURSE OBJECTIVES
The discipline equips students with basic knowledge about natural and socio-economic characteristics of some countries and typical regions in the world. In addition, the discipline also equips students with knowledge about socio-economic issues in the current period such as the political map; the characteristics and effects of scientific and technological revolutions to the socio-economic context; political, social and environmental changes; outstanding economic development characteristics of some countries in the world.
- COURSE CONTENTS, , TEACHING METHOD AND SCHEDULE
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No. |
Contents |
Time Allocation |
Contribution to CLO |
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Hour(s) on the class |
Essays, exercise, Assignments… |
Self-study with teacher’s tutorials |
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Lecture |
Practice, Seminar… |
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1-2 |
Chapter 1: Overview of World Socio-Economic Issues |
4 |
2 |
2 |
10 |
1; 3; 6; 7 |
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3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 |
Chapter 2: Socio-Economic geography of some countries in the world |
16 |
8 |
8 |
40 |
1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6;7 |
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11-12-13-14-15 |
Chapter 3: Socio-Economic geography of some regions of the world |
10 |
5 |
15 |
30 |
1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6;7 |
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Total (hour) |
30 |
15 |
25 |
80 |
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5.2. Schedule of lectures
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No. |
Teaching and learning activities |
Hour(s) |
Content |
Contribution to CLO |
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1 |
Lecture |
2 |
1.1. Modern world political map 1.1.1. Important changes on the world political map during and after World War II 1.1.2. The process of formation and disintegration of the world socialist system |
1; 3; 6; 7 |
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Practice, Seminar… |
1 |
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Essays, exercise, assignments |
1 |
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Self-study with the teacher’s tutorials |
5 |
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Assessment |
Modern world political map? |
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2 |
Lecture |
2 |
1.2. The world socio-economic characteristics in the current context 1.2.1. Impacts of modern scientific and technological revolutions on the world socio-economic context. 1.2.2. Impacts of social, political and environmental changes on the world economy and society 1.2.3. Some trends of world socio-economic development in recent decades
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1, 3, 6, 7 |
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Practice, Seminar… |
1 |
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Essays, exercise, assignments |
1 |
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Self-study with the teacher’s tutorials |
5 |
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Assessment |
What is the world socio-economic characteristics in the current context? |
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3 |
Lecture |
2 |
2.1. Socio-economic geography of the United States of America 2.1.1. Geographical location, natural conditions, natural resources 2.1.2. Population, society and political regime 2.1.3. Economy 2.1.3.1. Overview of the US economy 2.1.3.2. Economic sectors 2.1.3.3. Economic regions |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Practice, Seminar… |
1 |
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Essays, exercise, assignments |
1 |
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Self-study with the teacher’s tutorials |
5 |
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Assessment |
Socio-economic geography of the United States of America? |
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4 |
Lecture |
2 |
2.2. Socio-economic geography of the United Kingdom 2.2.1. Geographical location, natural conditions, natural resources 2.2.2. Population, society and political regime 2.2.3. Economy 2.2.3.1. Overview of the UK economy 2.2.3.2. Economic sectors 2.2.3.3. Economic regions |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Practice, Seminar… |
1 |
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Essays, exercise, assignments |
1 |
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Self-study with the teacher’s tutorials |
5 |
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Assessment |
Socio-economic geography of the United Kingdom? |
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|
5 |
Lecture |
2 |
2.3. Socio-economic geography of the French Republic 2.3.1. Geographical location, natural conditions, natural resources 2.3.2. Population – society and political regime 2.3.3. Economy 2.3.3.1. Overview of France’s economy 2.3.3.2. Economic sectors 2.3.3.3. Economic regions |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Practice, Seminar… |
1 |
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Essays, exercise, assignments |
1 |
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Self-study with the teacher’s tutorials |
5 |
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Assessment |
Socio-economic geography of the French Republic? |
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|
6 |
Lecture |
2 |
2.4. Socio-economic geography of the Federal Republic of Germany 2.4.1. . Geographical location, natural conditions, natural resources 2.4.2. Population, society and political regime 2.4.3. Economy 2.4.3.1. Overview of the economy of the Federal Republic of Germany 2.4.3.2. Economic sectors 2.4.3.3. Economic regions |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Practice, Seminar… |
1 |
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Essays, exercise, assignments |
1 |
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Self-study with the teacher’s tutorials |
5 |
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Assessment |
Socio-economic geography of the Federal Republic of Germany? |
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|
7 |
Lecture |
2 |
2.5. Socio-economic geography of the Russian Federation 2.5.1. Geographical location, natural conditions, natural resources 2.5.2. Population, society and political regime 2.5.3. Economy 2.5.3.1. Overview of the economy of the Russian Federation 2.5.3.2. Economic sectors 2.5.3.3. Economic regions |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Practice, Seminar… |
1 |
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Essays, exercise, assignments |
1 |
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Self-study with the teacher’s tutorials |
5 |
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Assessment |
Socio-economic geography of the Russian Federation? |
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|
8 |
Lecture |
2 |
2.6. Socio-economic geography of Japan 2.6.1. Geographical location, natural conditions, natural resources 2.6.2. Population, society and political regime 2.6.3. Economy 2.6.3.1. Japan’s Economy Overview 2.6.3.2. Economic sectors 2.6.3.3. Economic regions |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Practice, Seminar… |
1 |
|||
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Essays, exercise, assignments |
1 |
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Self-study with the teacher’s tutorials |
5 |
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Assessment |
Socio-economic geography of Japan? |
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|
9 |
Lecture |
2 |
2.7. Socio-economic geography of the People’s Republic of China 2.7.1. Geographical location, natural conditions, natural resources 2.7.2. Population, society and political regime 2.7.3. Economy 2.7.3.1. Overview of China’s economy 2.7.3.2. Economic sectors 2.7.3.3. Economic regions |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Practice, Seminar… |
1 |
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Essays, exercise, assignments |
1 |
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Self-study with the teacher’s tutorials |
4 |
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Assessment |
1 |
Overview of world socio-economic problems? Socio-economic geography of some countries in the world? |
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|
10 |
Lecture |
2 |
2.8. Socio-economic geography of the Republic of India 2.8.1. Geographical location, natural conditions, natural resources 2.8.2. Population, society and political regime 2.8.3. Economy 2.8.3.1. India’s Economy Overview 2.8.3.2. Economic sectors 2.8.3.3. Economic regions |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Practice, Seminar… |
1 |
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Essays, exercise, assignments |
1 |
|||
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Self-study with the teacher’s tutorials |
5 |
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Assessment |
Socio-economic geography of the Republic of India? |
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|
11 |
Lecture |
2 |
3.1. Socio-economic geography in Southeast Asia region 3.1.1. Geographical location, natural conditions, natural resources 3.1.2. Population, society and political regime |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Practice, Seminar… |
1 |
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Essays, exercise, assignments |
3 |
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Self-study with the teacher’s tutorials |
6 |
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Assessment |
Socio-economic geography in Southeast Asia? |
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|
12 |
Lecture |
2 |
3.1.3. Economy 3.1.3.1. Overview of Southeast Asia region’s economy 3.1.3.2. Economic sectors |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Practice, Seminar… |
1 |
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Essays, exercise, assignments |
3 |
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Self-study with the teacher’s tutorials |
6 |
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Assessment |
Socio-economic geography in Southeast Asia? |
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|
13 |
Lecture |
2 |
3.2. Socio-economic geography of the Middle East region 3.2.1. Geographical location, natural conditions, natural resources 3.2.2. Population, society and political regime 3.2.3. Economy 3.2.3.1. Overview of the Middle East region’s conomy 3.2.3.2. Economic sectors |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Practice, Seminar… |
1 |
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Essays, exercise, assignments |
3 |
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Self-study with the teacher’s tutorials |
6 |
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Assessment methods |
Socio-economic geography of the Middle East region? |
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|
14 |
Lecture |
2 |
3.3. Socio-economic geography of Africa region 3.3.1. Geographical location, natural conditions, natural resources 3.3.2. Population, society and political regime 3.3.3. Economy 3.3.3.1. Overview of Africa’s economy 3.3.3.2. Economic sectors |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Practice, Seminar… |
1 |
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Essays, exercise, assignments |
3 |
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Self-study with the teacher’s tutorials |
6 |
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Assessment |
Socio-economic geography of Africa? |
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|
15 |
Lecture |
2 |
3.4. Socio-economic geography of Latin America region 3.4.1. Geographical location, natural conditions, natural resources 3.4.2. Population, society and political regime 3.4.3. Economy 3.4.3.1. Overview of the economy of the Federal Republic of Germany 3.4.3.2. Economic sectors |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Practice, Seminar… |
1 |
|||
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Essays, exercise, assignments |
3 |
|||
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Self-study with the teacher’s tutorials |
6 |
|||
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Assessment |
Socio-economic geography of Latin America? |
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- COURSE ASSESSMENT
– Score ladder: 10
– Type of assessment
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Form |
Content |
Criteria |
CLO |
Proportion |
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Formative |
Attendance |
Students have to attend all the lectures, complete all the assignments and express their opinions in the lectures
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The number of attendances and participation in lesson |
1; 2; 3; 6; 7 |
10% |
|
Midterm test |
Subjects covered in this course |
Writing test/ assignments/ presentation/ group work |
1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6;7 |
30% |
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Bonus Points |
Correctly answering questions in class will be awarded a bonus point of 0.2 pts in the mid term or 0.1 in the final test |
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Summative |
Final test |
Subjects covered in this course |
Writing exam (Multiple-choice and/or essay questions), Assignments, Report, Project, Oral Examination, or a combination of the above |
1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6;7 |
60% |
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Total |
100% |