University of Washington
Department of Geography

Geography  349
GEOGRAPHY  OF  INTERNATIONAL  TRADE
(Professor  Harrington)
 

This course presents theory, policy, and practice of international trade and international business.   We will emphasize the economic and geographic bases for and effects of international trade and investment, and emphasize Canada and the Canada-US trade relationship.  In Autumn 2008, we will undertake two tests, two short papers, and a variety of exercises in and oustide of class meetings.   There are no particular prerequisites;  students in geography, international studies, business, political science, and public affairs should find this course especially useful.  (See a fuller statement of the course's learning objectives and desired outcomes).

Syllabus, Autumn 2009

Syllabus, Autumn 2008

Syllabus, Autumn 2007

Syllabus, Autumn 2006

Syllabus, Autumn 2004

Useful links  and  Additional information sources

Past exams and review sheets

Student survey


copyright James W. Harrington, Jr.
revised 26 August 2009