U Beck, A Giddens & S Lash (1994) Reflexive Modernisation (Polity)
A Giddens (1991) Modernity and Self-Identity (Polity)
T. Spybey (1992) Globalization and World Society (Polity)
J.A. Scholte (2000) Globalization: A Critical Introduction (Macmillan)
R. Falk (1999) Predatory Globalization: A Critique (Polity)
D. Held & A. McGrew (eds) (2003) The Global Transformation Reader (Polity)

Audio-visual equipment

The module is based around workshops combining tutor-led presentations and group discussions (22 hours total), plus independent study (128 hours total)

A pass is awarded only when all of the assessment is complete and the work meets the learning objectives of the module.

A merit performance in the module will be indicated by an exemplary performance in meeting the learning objectives of the module.

A distinction performance in the module will be indicated by excellence in meeting the learning objectives of the module.

The module critically examines the key concepts of globalisation, beginning with an historical overview and then moving to explore contemporary manifestations and articulations of globalisation, as well as orientations towards globalisation. The module brings together the economic, political, social and cultural dimensions of globalisation, focussing on issues such as global citizenship, production and consumption, media and communications, the 'new world order', global social movements and 'reflexive modernity'. It also highlights the interplay and tension between the global and the local, examining different responses to globalisation, as well as different approaches to theorising globalisation (including McDonaldisation, world-systems theory, glocalisation).