Globalisation and Resistance (8169.4)

We live in an increasingly interdependent or 'globalised' world. This unit examines the causes of globalisation, and the effects that global forces have had (and are having) on contemporary social, economic, political and environmental events and developments. The unit also analyses key theories and ideologies of globalisation, and examines the rise of international civil society and global resistance movements.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will have:
1. Gained a basic understanding of the causes and effects of globalisation;
2. Developed their ability to understand current world events, by contextualising them in relation to relevant global developments and processes; and
3. Developed their ability to critically discuss key theories and ideologies of globalisation.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None

Equivalent units

None

Assumed knowledge

None.