Lectures; discussion and debate based on assigned readings; case studies; use of media; guest lecture; presentation of work in class and dvds.
Module Aim:
The aim of this subject is to look at gobal issues which are impacting on lives of million of people accross the world today. ,
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Examine and impact of population growth and urbanisation in a global context.
LO2
Analysis the theoritical framworks used to explain global inequality.
LO3
Appraise the global power structures and spread of decomoracy across the world.
LO4
Comment on nationalism, war and terroriam
LO5
Develop an understanding of the factors which influence global migration.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Population, Urbanization and The Environment
Population growth and decline.Urbanisation and city life. Theories of the environment, global responses and sustainable societies.
Global Inequality
Measuring ecomonic inequality.Theories of development. Access to resources - food, energy and technology. Internnational response to global inequality.
Politics, Government and Social Movements
Global Power. Authoritarian and democratic politics. The global spread of democracy, social movements and social change.
Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict
Nations and nationalism, conflict war and genocide, religion and terrorism.
Migration
Refugees and asylum seekers. Economic v's forced migration. Restrictism v's open borders.
Transnational Crime and Corruption
Transnational crime and corruption as an issue in world politics
Crime and corruption on the international agenda: key concepts
Managing crime and corruption: criminal organisations versus states. Crime, corruption and world politics Child labour and Human Trafficking.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
60.00%
Project
40.00%
Continuous Assessment
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Essay
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2,3
60.00
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Project
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1,4,5
40.00
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No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
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