Global Societies
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
POLI 1014
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
101323
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Creative Industries
Course Alert: This course is no longer available for enrolment
Course aim
To introduce students to the key debates about identities and power in relation to global societies.
Course content
Students will develop their understanding of societies in global contexts by examining ideas of borders and cultural identity, including transnational and fragmented identities and citizenship. They will be introduced to the key concepts of class, race and gender and will explore the debates about globalisation and culture, identities and power with attention given to issues of human rights, activism the role of democracy in contemporary international society.
Textbook(s)
Nil
Prerequisite(s)
Nil
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, MAGILL | |||
| Lecture | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 2 hours x 12 weeks | ||
| Case Study (Problem-based learning) | 5 hours x N/A | ||
| INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
| Lecture | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 2 hours x 12 weeks | ||
| Case Study (Problem-based learning) | 5 hours x N/A | ||
| EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE | |||
| External (Problem-based learning) | 1 hour x 5 sessions | ||
| External (Online outline of topics ) | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
| External (Online tutorials and discussion groups) | 2 hours x 12 weeks | ||
| INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY | |||
| Lecture | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
| Case Study ((Problem-based learning)) | 5 hours x N/A | ||
| Tutorial | 2 hours x 12 weeks | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Case study, Minor essay, Reflective report
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.
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