Meeting Day and Time:  T, R, 9:30-10:45

Course Description and Content

This course is an in-depth study and critical analysis of both
classic economic theories and rapidly emerging economic issues
that affect the development of the textile and apparel industry on
the international level.  Analysis of theories of labor,
dependency, interdependency and their impact on textile and
apparel production will be examined.  Students will (1) gain an
understanding of the broad economic, political, social and
cultural dimensions of the U.S. and international production and
trade of textile and apparel products, (2) gain an understanding
of the competitive status of the U.S. industry in the global
economy, (3) examine economic factors of the textile and
apparel industry, (4) analyze national and global trends in the
industry, (5) gain an understanding of the theories of labor,
dependence, interdependency, and development, and (6) develop
a strategic plan for import or export of textile and apparel
products with regard to a specific country.

Required Texts and Readings

(1999) Textiles and Apparel in the Global Economy.

Outline of Course Requirements

(1)  Three exams - two midterms and final.  (2)  Research project
on an international company demonstrating research skills of
primary and secondary data collection.  (3)  Lecture for one
complete class period on topic of concern to international trade
of textiles and apparel, (4) an import/export strategic plan for
either the import or export of a specific textile and apparel
product.  (5)  Article reviews using research journals and trade
publications that cover the research topic and current global trade
issues.