Global Society and Movements

Course aim

To extend students' knowledge on the social world by examining the contemporary manifestations of globalisation and engage in debate about their nature, consequences and futures.

Course content

This course expands upon general sociological understandings of globalisation by critically examining the political forces and social consequences associated with greater transnational interconnectedness. Students will consider the links and disparity between economic and social globalisation; the directions of global inequality; the role of information and transportation technology in shaping flows of global trade; challenges to the neo-liberal model of global capitalism, including that associated with fundamentalist religion and state driven capitalism as well as that represented by the rise of new social movements associated with environmentalism and anti-consumerism. In undertaking this task, students will consider the similarities and differences between globalisation and previous international understandings of the world, including that connected to orientalism and colonialism.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
SOCU 1003	The Social World

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Seminar	1 hour x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Minor essay

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.