| Learning Outcomes | The principal objective of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and analytical tools required to understand the complexities of an ever increasing global political, economic and social world system. Reaching this objective, students by the end of the course will be able to apply these skills and knowledge in analysing multidimensional events and developments which take place in a globalized world affairs environment. They are expected to be able to depict the key factors and principal trends of the multifaceted phenomenon we have come to call globalization. Class will explore globalization within its historical context and in comparison to other historical models of economic, political, and social-cultural diffusion and interdependence. In the process students will assess critically the benefits and perils of globalization for individuals as much as societies, states, and the system as a whole. By the end of the course students will have comprehensive knowledge of the role of nation-state, international institutions, global governance, structures, processes and transnational issues, such as poverty, environmentalism, gender, humanitarian intervention and the media.
Transferable skills and other attributes:
- Rational and logical analysis in reference to diverse of opinions and approaches.
- Essay writing skills, wile considering wide range of attitudes.
- Applying inter-disciplinary approach to the study of Globalisation.
- Discussion and debate skills in a group with diverse opinions.
- Advancing and advocating arguments while respecting and appreciating opposing viewpoints.
- Data gathering skills (primary and secondary) – Printed as well as electronic.
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| Presentation | Two weekly lectures in which issues are discussed in an interactive and open class atmosphere.
All lectures are accompanied by Power Point presentations, and handouts of these presentations are distributed at the beginning of every lecture.
In order to illustrate the applicability of theoretical concepts discussed in class and in the required readings to contemporary world affairs, students are asked to follow continuously the news. Similarly, during class reference to current affairs will be made using relevant online websites on the internet.
All theories and models are examined within their historical context. |
| Course Conduct | Attendance & Punctuality
Required for ALL scheduled meetings of the course. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook
Absence through illness must be reported directly to the lecturer for the course
Assignments Required on the due date. PENALTIES APPLY – See Academic Handbook Plagiarism & Cheating
Serious offences which carry heavy penalties including failing a course and possible expulsion – See Academic Handbook
Mobile Telephones
Mobile phones must be switched off for the duration of the class. Penalties apply – see Academic Handbook – Student Conduct |