Global Societies

Course aim

To introduce students to the key debates about identities and power in relation to global societies.

Course content

Borders and cultural identity, including transnational and fragmented identities and citizenship; globalisation and sustainability, globalisation of culture, issues related to labour mobility, and the structures of power and the role of activism; ethics and justice incorporating an analysis of human rights issues, gender and human security, and the role of democracy in contemporary international society.

Textbook(s)

Henslin, JM, Possamai, A & Possamai-Inesedy, A 2011, Sociology: a down-to-earth approach, 1st ed, Pearson Australia, Frenchs Forest NSW

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, TAYLOR'S BUSINESS SCHOOL (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Case Study (Problem-based learning)	5 hours x N/A
Tutorial	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

Annotated Readings (Summarise and critique of relevant resources), Case Study Paper, Case Study Paper and Presentation, Minor essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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