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Global Issues: Researching the Global (0002F)

Global Issues: Researching the Global

Module 0002F

Module details for 2021/22.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)

Full Module Description

Whereas in the autumn term we used our focus on 'identity' to assess the different methods and approaches of the global disciplines (geography, anthropology, development and international relations), in the Spring Term, we take an interdisciplinary approach to issues in global politics and society(ies) which reflect the research strengths of the School of Global Studies.

You will learn about a) Global inequalities and modes of injustice along ethnic and regional lines; b) Global flows of finance and ideas; and c) Global transformations, particularly around aspects of development. The module will present the different ways the four disciplines of the School of Global Studies develop research questions in these three areas and how they generate theoretical and empirical knowledge and understanding. The module will, hence, serve also as an introduction to academic reasoning by introducing you to the construction of academic arguments and supporting you to develop your own.

Module Outline

Whereas in the autumn term we used our focus on 'identity' to assess the different methods and approaches of the global disciplines (geography, anthropology, development and international relations), in the Spring Term, we take an interdisciplinary approach to issues in global politics and society(ies) which reflect the research strengths of the School of Global Studies.

You will learn about a) Global inequalities and modes of injustice along ethnic and regional lines; b) Global flows of finance and ideas; and c) Global transformations, particularly around aspects of development. The module will present the different ways the four disciplines of the School of Global Studies develop research questions in these three areas and how they generate theoretical and empirical knowledge and understanding. The module will, hence, serve also as an introduction to academic reasoning by introducing you to the construction of academic arguments and supporting you to develop your own.

Module learning outcomes

be proficient in the application of skills and knowledge about global issues to pose and answer questions about how change happens.

demonstrate the capacity for critical reflection.

LO3 apply what is learnt to developing case study material that illustrates an interdisciplinary perspective, dimension or approach to a global issue.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
Group PresentationT2 Week 5 (15 minutes)30.00%
ReportT2 Week 10 10.00%
EssayA2 Week 2 60.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterLecture1 hour111111111110
Spring SemesterSeminar2 hours111111111110

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

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