Introduction to Globalisation - SOCA1006

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://sociology.arts.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Equivalent: GLST1100, INST1003
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Considers how the transnational flows of people, goods, culture and capital are changing the significance of locality and national societies in shaping social life. Examines questions of belonging by looking at migration, refugees and citizenship. Looks at the emergence of global culture through a study of the emergence of global and multicultural cities, new patterns of consumption for pleasure, and the role of media and communications in globalisation. Explores the issues of global governance and examines the cultural and political responses to globalisation in anti-globalisation movements, fundamentalism and economic strategies.

Learning Outcomes


The expected learning outcomes of this course are:
  • Knowledge of globalisation
  • Appreciation of diverging approaches to understanding globalisation
  • Appreciation of specific case studies through which globalisation can be studied and evaluated
  • Understanding of the rise of social movements and non-government organizations (NGOs) as a response to global processes.

Assessment


  • Tutorial participation - 10%
  • Tutorial presentation - 10%
  • Research skills exercise - 10%
  • Major essay (2000 words) - 40%
  • In-class exam - 30%