Globalisation and Communities (U00611)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : EDU-3-GC

This course examines the significance of globalisation as the context for community education practice. It explores dimensions, controversies and definitions of globalisation, to provide a framework for developing a critique on the impact of globalisation on communities. This informs an exploration of responses to globalisation from civil society, the emergence of social movements and campaigns, and community development.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Show an informed understanding of the key features of globalisation as a political, ecomomic, social and cultural phenomenon.
Critically examine the dimensions, controversies and definitions of globalisation.
Evaluate responses to globalisation from civil society.
Critically assess the significance of globalisation as the context for community education practice.