Module Descriptors
GLOBALIZATION, ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
XSCI71348
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 8
Independent Study Hours: 142
Total Learning Hours: 120
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 40%
- COURSEWORK - SECOND ESSAY weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Texts
Planet Dialectics: explorations in environment and development Sacks, W (1999) [Zed Books]
Sharing the World: Sustainable Living and Global Equity in the 21 century Carley, M and Ph Spapens (1998) [Earthscan]
Sharing the World: Sustainable Living and Global Equity in the 21 century Carley, M and Ph Spapens (1998) [Earthscan]
Module Resources
A networked computer for accessing Blackboard, web sites and electronic journals.
Course texts.
Learning pack.
official web sites of various international institutions (World Bank, IMF, WTO, UN)
electronic access to various academic journals
Course texts.
Learning pack.
official web sites of various international institutions (World Bank, IMF, WTO, UN)
electronic access to various academic journals
Module Learning Strategies
8 hours workshop
112 hours independent study
You will attend a workshop at which you will be introduced to the module content and learning resources and be introduced to the basic important questions about Gloabalization. The workshop will also introduce module themes through the use of video and textual resources. Over subsequent weeks you will then work through self-instructional course material providing a structure for reading key texts and papers and specifying tasks to be completed. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis but at various points you will be expected to interact and share material with other students in a designated learning group.
112 hours independent study
You will attend a workshop at which you will be introduced to the module content and learning resources and be introduced to the basic important questions about Gloabalization. The workshop will also introduce module themes through the use of video and textual resources. Over subsequent weeks you will then work through self-instructional course material providing a structure for reading key texts and papers and specifying tasks to be completed. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis but at various points you will be expected to interact and share material with other students in a designated learning group.
Module Learning Outcome
1. an understanding of the ideologies that promote and
critique globalization
2. an understanding of the opportunities and constraints posed by globalization for sustainable development
3. an appreciation of some of the implications of globalization for traditional structures of democracy and governance
4. an ability to evaluate the manifestations of globalization
5. an ability to assess the role of various agents and institutions in the globalization process
6. effective intellectual, communication and learning management skills.
critique globalization
2. an understanding of the opportunities and constraints posed by globalization for sustainable development
3. an appreciation of some of the implications of globalization for traditional structures of democracy and governance
4. an ability to evaluate the manifestations of globalization
5. an ability to assess the role of various agents and institutions in the globalization process
6. effective intellectual, communication and learning management skills.
Module Indicative Content
At the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries we may recognize the global character of many significant processes of economic, political, social and environmental change. However we must not presume that globalization affects all people or all places in equal manner. This module reviews changes in the contemporary world political economy and their implications for sustainable development. One of the most important factors generating change is globalization and we examine the ideologies and institutions which serve to integrate all regions and peoples more intensely than ever before. Globalization influences patterns of production and consumption in every corner of the globe and consequently influences resource use and environmental impacts everywhere.
Module Assessment
A COURSEWORK -ESSAY length 1000 WORDS weighted at 40%.
A COURSEWORK - SECOND ESSAY length 2500 WORDS weighted at 60%.
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A COURSEWORK - SECOND ESSAY length 2500 WORDS weighted at 60%.
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Module Additional Assessment Details
A. One 2500 word essay (1,2,3, 6)
B. One task (1000 words) (4,5, 6)
Pass criteria
You will demonstrate a sound awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Assignments are expressed reasonably and coherently. Work is academically sound, evidencing focussed observations and acknowledging key questions. There is evidence of sound reading and thorough critical analysis of the available literature.
Distinction criteria
You will demonstrate an excellent awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Assignments are well argued and excellently organized. Work is academically excellent, evidencing perceptiveness, insight and demonstrating creativity and originality. There is evidence of excellent reading, systematic review and thorough critical meta-analysis of the available literature.
B. One task (1000 words) (4,5, 6)
Pass criteria
You will demonstrate a sound awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Assignments are expressed reasonably and coherently. Work is academically sound, evidencing focussed observations and acknowledging key questions. There is evidence of sound reading and thorough critical analysis of the available literature.
Distinction criteria
You will demonstrate an excellent awareness and understanding of the subject matter. Assignments are well argued and excellently organized. Work is academically excellent, evidencing perceptiveness, insight and demonstrating creativity and originality. There is evidence of excellent reading, systematic review and thorough critical meta-analysis of the available literature.