Programme Specification

FP3105 - Global Perspectives

1. Module Code

FP3105

2. Module Title

Global Perspectives

3. Module Level

4. Module Credit

20 CC 10 ECTS

5. Delivery Site(s)

Centre for Foundation Studies

6. Available to / Restrictions

N/A

7. Expected Student Learning Activity

Tutor contact: 60 hours

Self directed study: 140 hours

Lectures, seminars, workshops

Scheduled hours	Placement Hours	Independent Guided study
60	0	140

8. Attendance Guidance

Students are expected to attend all timetabled classes.

9. Module Content

The 'global student' and the ‘global graduate’
Introduction to theories of globalization
Perspectives on economic, political and cultural globalization
Globalized media, the internet & digital tech.
Global economy & transnational corporations
International organisations & social movements
Migration, multiculturalism and interculturalism
Introduction to decolonisation & education
International security and security issues
Introduction to international relations theory

10. Aims

1. To explore issues of global significance.

2. To develop and apply skills in critical thinking, research and communication and apply these to debates within the module's topics.

3. To deconstruct and reconstruct arguments by researching global issues.

4. To develop an awareness of global justice debates.

11. Methods of Learning and Teaching and Formative Assessment

Lectures and seminars accompanied by workshops, group work, structured debate and presentations. Formative assessment will be ongoing and will comprise activities that enable a student to appraise their own learning and guide them towards the development of self-study.

12. Learning Outcomes

LO1 Recognise and interpret a topic that has global significance.

LO2 Plan and produce an argument regarding a global topic.

LO3 Identify and review divergent views on a global topic.

LO4 Discuss and reflect upon a global topic and global influences in a professional and informed manner.

13. Assessment and Reassessment Components and Weighting

13a. Assessment

	Component	Weighting %	Learning outcome(s) assessed	Assessment category
1	PowerPoint Presentation (15 minutes) & Written Reflection (850 words)	100%	1, 2, 3 & 4	Coursework

13b. Reassessment

Reassessment will use the same mode of assessment.

14. Key References

Baylis, J., Smith, S., & Owens, P. (2014). The Globalization of World Politics: An introduction to international relations (6th ed.) Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Cottrell, S. (2011). Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument. (2nd ed.) Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave

Flew, T. (2007). Understanding global media. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

Heywood, A. (2015). Global Politics. 2^nd edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

Ritzer, G. (2012). Globalization: A basic text. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

Scholte, J.A. (2000). Globalisation: A Critical Introduction. Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave

Steger, M. (2017). Globalization: A Very Short Introduction. 4th edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Online newspapers: Financial Times, The Guardian, The Times, The Independent, The Economist

http://www.forbes.com/world-affairs/

15. Module Leader

Ged Turner

16. Module Assessment Board

Centre for Foundation Studies

17. Approved by

Chair's Action on behalf of LTI BoS

18. Date of Approval

Mon, 19 Sep 2016

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