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FCSC 4181 Global Textile Marketplace | |
SPRING 1999
FCSC 4181/5181 Global Textiles Marketplace
Dr. Bruce Cameron
Office: Ag 3008
Phone 766-4219
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unsw@uwyo.edu |
Office Hours: MW 8:30am - 10:00am.
Objective:
Discuss the global textile industry; how the U.S. fits into the global industry; textiles and apparel trade policy, as well as balancing conflicting interests in the world marketplace.
Text: Textiles and Apparel in the Global Economy by Kitty G. Dickerson
1. Introduction
2. Overview
3. Textiles and Apparel in the International Economy
4. The U.S. in the International Economy
5. Textiles and Apparel Trade Policy
6. Balancing Conflicting Interests
Extensive use of current affairs reported in such things as Textile World, America's Textiles International, Textile Horizons International, Business Week, Fortune, Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, World Policy Journal and Nations Business are used in this class. Events and implications are discussed.
| 1. Introduction |
| - global economy |
| - perspective on textile apparel and trade |
| - the U.S. industry within the international economy |
| - terms and concepts |
| 2. Overview |
| - historical background |
| - discussion of the role textiles played in the industrial revolution |
| - development of the factory system |
| - employment of women outside the home |
| - industrial reform |
| 3. The International Setting |
| - the 17th and 18th centuries |
| - mercantilism and capitalism |
| - the 19th century |
| - foreign expansion |
| - migration of labor |
| - the 20th century |
| - development of an international economy |
| - emergence of protectionism |
| - development of floating exchanges |
| - classification of countries |
| - the European Community |
| - the NAFTA |
| - U.S./Japan relations |
| - developed countries relationships with third world countries |
| - Cultural environments |
| - social institutions |
| - aesthetics |
| - language |
| 4. Theoretical Perspectives |
| - reasons for trade |
| - absolute advantage |
| - comparative advantage |
| - the mainstream/modernization theory of development |
| - discussion and relevance today |
| - structural theory of development |
| - discussion and relevance today |
| 5. Textiles and Apparel in the International Economy |
| - global textile complex |
| - global patterns |
| - stages of development |
| - employment |
| - consumer expenditure |
| - trade in textiles |
| - trade in apparel |
| 6. The U.S. in the International Economy |
| (i) The U.S. Textile Complex |
| - introduction |
| - segments of the industry |
| - contribution to the U.S. economy |
| - consumer demand |
| - changes |
| - foreign ownership |
| (ii) The U.S. Industry |
| - fibers |
| - employment |
| - trade |
| - outlook |
| - manufactured products |
| - employment |
| - trade |
| - outlook |
| - apparel |
| - historical review |
| - production |
| - sourcing |
| - implications |
| - employment |
| - global shifts in apparel |
| - trade trends |
| - outlook |
| 7. Textile and Apparel Trade Policy |
| - history |
| - development and implications of: |
| - GATT (WTO) |
| - STA |
| - LTA |
| - MFA |
| - controlling imports through legislation |
| - multilateral trade negotiations |
| 8. Balancing Conflicting Interests |
| - industry and labor |
| - retailers and importers |
| - consumers |
| - policymakers |
GRADING
Grading of students will be determined according to the following criteria:
| 1. | Participation in Class Discussions | 150 points |
| Any more than two unexplained absences will result in deduction of class participation points. A roll will be kept. | ||
| 2. | Class Papers | 350 points |
| 3. | Participation in on-line discussions | 150 points |
| 4. | Class presentation | 250 points |
| 5. | Discussion questions from readings | 100 points |
| Total | 1000 points |
900 - 1000 A
800 - 899 B
700 - 799 C
600 - 699 D
below 600 F
(1) Reaction Papers/Essays
2pp papers (typed or on a word processor). The papers will be on the following topics:
Paper 1: Discuss the division between North and South (is it still relevant today)? Indicate the various economic and political systems which function in this so called division.
Paper 2: Discuss the various different cultural environments in which the global textile industry must function?
Paper 3: Discuss development theory? Which of these is relevant today and why?
Paper 4: Discuss the impact of consumer demand? How do you feel consumer demand is today in the U.S. economy? Give reasons.
Paper 5: Discuss the philosophy behind Quick Response? What do so see as the advantages and/or disadvantages of this system?
Paper 6: Extrapolate on the basic aims of GATT indicating how they would be beneficial in a global trading sense?
Paper 7: Discuss the pros and cons of NAFTA as it exists today?
Paper 8: Discuss the philosophy of market disruption? Do you think it is a valid method to use in the global textile and apparel trade.
Paper 9: How do you feel, as a consumer, in regards to the costs of restrictions that you are paying for goods?
Paper 10: Discuss the European Union as it exists today? Is the Union a legitimate threat as a trading bloc to the U.S.?
These papers must be brought with you to class on the following dates:
| Paper 1 | January 21 |
| Paper 2 | January 26 |
| Paper 3 | January 28 |
| Paper 4 | February 16 |
| Paper 5 | February 18 |
| Paper 6 | February 25 |
| Paper 7 | March 30 |
| Paper 8 | April 01 |
| Paper 9 | April 13 |
| Paper 10 | April 27 |
SCHEDULE
JAN 12 Introduction, Syllabus
JAN 15 Readings: pp 2-26
JAN 19 Readings: pp 27-50
JAN 21 Readings: pp 51-80; Paper on North and South due
JAN 26 Readings: pp 80-113; Paper on Cultural Environments due
JAN 28 Readings: pp 113-137; Paper on Development Theory due
FEB 02 Readings: pp 138-166
FEB 04 Readings: pp 167-190
FEB 09 Readings: pp 191-224
FEB 11 Readings: pp 224-255
FEB 16 Readings: pp 257-278; Paper on Impact of Consumer Demand due
FEB 18 Readings: pp 279-307; Paper on Quick Response due
FEB 23 Readings: pp 307-333
FEB 25 Readings: pp 335-362; Paper on GATT due
MAR 1-5 SPRING BREAK
MAR 09 Class Presentations:
MAR 11 Class Presentations:
MAR 16 Class Presentations:
MAR 18 Class Presentations:
MAR 23 Class Presentations:
MAR 25 Readings: pp 363-387
MAR 30 Discussion on NAFTA; Paper on NAFTA due
APR 01 Readings: pp 388-418; Paper on Market Disruption due
APR 06 Readings: pp 421-456
APR 08 Readings: pp 457-491
APR 13 Readings: pp 492-518; Paper on Costs Associated with Restrictions due
APR 15 Readings: pp 519-546
APR 20 Readings: pp 547-555
APR 22 Readings: pp 556-567
APR 27 Discussion on European Union; Paper on EU due
APR 39
