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Although ‘globalisation’ is a commonly used term nowadays, its exact meaning is still subject to academic debate. By means of examining key economic, social and political aspects of globalisation, this course provides an advanced introduction to our globalising world. It enables students to develop a theoretically and historically informed understanding of globalisation and the processes of international integration and interdependence which globalisation encompasses. Specific topics include theoretical perspectives on globalisation, history of globalisation, global economic governance, global transport, transnational mobility, the globalisation of food production and consumption and the global debate on climate change. The course is taught by staff from various disciplines.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Although ‘globalisation’ is a commonly used term nowadays, its exact meaning is still subject to academic debate. By means of examining key economic, social and political aspects of globalisation, this course provides an advanced introduction to our globalising world. It enables students to develop a theoretically and historically informed understanding of globalisation and the processes of international integration and interdependence which globalisation encompasses. Specific topics include theoretical perspectives on globalisation, history of globalisation, global economic governance, global transport, transnational mobility, the globalisation of food production and consumption and the global debate on climate change. The course is taught by staff from various disciplines.
The course aims to increase awareness of what global citizenship is or could be, encouraging students to reflect critically on issues concerned with trans-national modes of solidarity and affinity, as well as the myriad divisions that structure global society. It will enable students to develop their appreciation of different epistemological approaches and their ability to apply these to specific topics and case studies, and to build their confidence and ability to use research literature, as a foundation for Senior Honours study.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Show how dimensions and factors of globalisation can be applied to specific issues and cases |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of space and scale as influences on, and outcomes of, globalisation |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Identify, explain and evaluate key dimensions of, and factors influencing, globalisation |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | ||||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Show how dimensions and factors of globalisation can be applied to specific issues and cases |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of space and scale as influences on, and outcomes of, globalisation |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | ||||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Show how dimensions and factors of globalisation can be applied to specific issues and cases |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of space and scale as influences on, and outcomes of, globalisation |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Identify, explain and evaluate key dimensions of, and factors influencing, globalisation |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | ||||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Evaluate | Identify, explain and evaluate key dimensions of, and factors influencing, globalisation |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Show how dimensions and factors of globalisation can be applied to specific issues and cases |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of space and scale as influences on, and outcomes of, globalisation |
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