Postgraduate Course: Globalization (SCIL11016)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Social and Political Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Sociology |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course examines the phenomenon of globalization and the ways in which it affects contemporary societies, as well as our sociological understanding of the world. It integrates theoretical approaches to globalization with the newest empirical research on global phenomena, drawing on investigations from economic sociology, political sociology, the sociology of race and gender, and the sociology of culture. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| At the end of the course, students will have a theoretical grasp of the notion of globalization; they will be able to relate the concept of globalization to other key sociological concepts, such as class, network, or group; they will be able to use the concept of globalization in conjunction with other major sociological topics, such as collective action, or institutions; they will be able to distinguish, analyze, and exemplify the main dimensions of globalization; they will be able to distinguish and exemplify the consequences of globalization. |
Assessment Information
| one short essay (1,000 words, 25% of the total mark) and one long essay (3,500 words, 75% of the total mark) |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Alex Preda
Tel: (0131 6)50 4052
Email: A.preda@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Madina Howard
Tel:
Email: Madina.Howard@ed.ac.uk |
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