SOC40850 Globalisation & Soc Change MSc

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module gives an understanding of the diverse paths that nations follow in economic and social development in the contemporary world. Assessing paths and policies requires an understanding of the role of economic, political and social institutions within nations and internationally; the impact of increased interconnectedness, the increasing pressure on natural resources; the huge demographic shifts; a shifting in the economic and geo-political balance of power, specifically the rise of the so-called ‘BRICS’ – China, India, Brazil, Russia and South Africa.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the module students should be able to:



· Critically discuss concepts like globalisation, development, neo-liberalism, institutionalism;

· Explain the role, both historical and contemporary, of the various actors in globalisation;

· Compare and contrast different development strategies and practices in India, China and Brazil;

· Engage in current policy debates around globalisation and development;

· Improve their writing, problem-solving, debating and policy assessment skills.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

200
Total

200
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures

Debates

Problem-based learning

Group and individual work 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: 3,000 word essay: 80% Unspecified n/a Graded No

80
Attendance: Class attendance with weekly written critique: 10% Unspecified n/a Graded No

10
Presentation: Presentation: 10% Unspecified n/a Graded No

10

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Gerard W Boucher Lecturer / Co-Lecturer