Бакалавриат
2026/2027
Политическая и экономическая география
ID 1124011
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Политология и мировая политика)
Где читается:
Санкт-Петербургская школа социальных наук
Когда читается:
1-й курс, 4 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
4
Контактные часы:
40
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course provides a comprehensive overview of political and economic geography, exploring the spatial organization of states, regions, and global systems. The course equips students with analytical tools to understand the complex interactions between politics, economy, and territory at multiple scales.
Learning Objectives
- To understand how political and economic power is spatially structured at global and national levels
- To analyze the role of geography in shaping inequalities between and within states
- To explore how spatial organization influences governance and development outcomes
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to explain main theories, definitions, and structures of political and economic space
- Students will be able to analyse the political and economic aspects of international territories, maritime and space zones, and regional integration projects
- Students will be able to explain the relationship between state sovereignty, borders, and global systems
- Students will be able to assess patterns of dependency and inequality in political-economic geography
- Students will be able to analyze internal spatial disparities and their implications for policy and development
Course Contents
- Introduction to political and economic geography
- International territories
- Global geopolitical systems
- Parts of the World, macro- and meso-regions
- Integration associations
- State
- Borders and borderlands
- Imperialism and dependency
- Capitals and centers
- Regional inequalities and spatial development
Assessment Elements
- PresentationAt the beginning of the seminars, students give a presentation on the topic. Presentations should be no longer than 20 minutes (in the case of more interactive formats, additional time may be negotiated with the instructor in advance). 10 minutes are allocated for discussion of the presentation and questions. Students are strongly encouraged to introduce single or comparative case studies to illustrate the topic of their presentation, use additional academic and expert literature and statistical data, apply all types of suitable software to engage with the audience, and bring additional questions for the Q&A part of the exercise. Each group member is assessed individually based on the quality of their contribution to the group presentation and discussion.
- ExamA student may be exempted from the exam at the lecturer's discretion if their average score for all other types of tasks is excellent (8 or higher). If this is the case, the grade for the course is grade point average for other forms of assessment. The exam takes the form of a test. The test includes a variety of question types, including single-choice, multiple-choice, and matching questions. The test questions are based on the lecture material and the required reading for the course. Students are not allowed to use textbooks, dictionaries, notes, or other teaching materials when writing the text. Each question is worth 1 point, thus a student can acquire up to 50 points per test. The test lasts 50 minutes.
- Seminar participationThis will be assessed based on regular attendance and participation in all class activities, such as cartographic workshops, discussions of course readings, and debates. The frequency and quality of questions and comments on other students' presentations will also be taken into account. Each seminar will be graded on a scale of 0 to 10. The arithmetic average of the seminars (rounding) will be used to calculate the grade for the component.
Interim Assessment
- 2026/2027 4th module0.35 * Presentation + 0.35 * Exam + 0.3 * Seminar participation
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Dariusz Wójcik, Gordon L. Clark, Maryann P. Feldman, & Meric S. Gertler. (2018). The New Oxford Handbook of Economic Geography. OUP Oxford.
- Economic geography : a critical introduction, Barnes, T. J., 2018
- Economic geography and the unequal development of regions, Prager, J. -C., 2012
- Economic Geography, Wheeler, J. O., 1998
- Political Geography. Workbook, Okunev, I., 2023
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- An economic geography of oil, Odell, P. R., 2013
- An introduction to political geography : space, place and politics, Jones, M., 2004
- Economic geography and public policy, Baldwin, R., 2003
- Political geography : world-economy, nation-state and locality, Flint, C., 2011