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GG3576: GLOBALISATION (2020-2021)

Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04


Course Overview

Although ‘globalisation’ is a commonly used terms nowadays, its exact meaning is still subject to academic debate. By means of examining key economic, social, political and environmental 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 and the global debate on climate change. The course is taught by staff from various disciplines.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Piotr Niewiadomski

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course provides an advanced introduction to our globalising world. It will enable students to develop a theoretically and historically informed understanding of globalisation. 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.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

(i) essay (60%) 

(ii) presentation (40%)

Resit (for students taking course in Academic Year 2020/21):

Resit of any failed element

Formative Assessment

The two pieces of summative assessment will be topped up with ✕6 smaller formative assessments (one in each interactive tutorial)

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualRememberILO’s for this course are available in the course guide.

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