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GG3576: GLOBALISATION (2024-2025)

Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 11:02


Course Overview

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.

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

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

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

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

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.


Contact Teaching Time

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

Teaching Breakdown

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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

Oral Presentation: Individual

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 40
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Feedback

Students will receive full feedback on assignments, with written comments on standardised feedback sheets. Verbal feedback will be available from markers on request.

Learning Outcomes
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Exam

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Essay

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Learning Outcomes
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Resubmission of failed elements

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Feedback

Resubmission of failed coursework components usually permitted, but with mark capped at CGS D3/9.  Contact course coordinator.  Resit of exam

Learning Outcomes
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Course Learning Outcomes

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