Multicultural and global citizenship
With increased globalisation, are we seeing the end of 'national citizenship' as an idea? This module introduces you to a global dimension of citizenship. It aims to give you the opportunity to consider the relationship between key concepts in political thought and the global dimension of citizenship. Guest speakers will visit, to discuss the work they have been doing to raise awareness of issues relating to global citizenship.
Key Topics
In this module you will cover a range of topics including:
> Globalisation and citizenship
- The end of 'national citizenship'?
- Multinationals and 'worker citizens'
- Citizen-as-consumer
> Global citizenship
- Historical antecedents of global citizenship
- 'Radical' global citizenship: anti-capitalism and New Social Movements (NSM)
- Post-modern and trans-modern notions of citizenship / citizenship and technology
> Multicultural citizenship
- Multiculturalism and citizenship: consensus and conflict
- 'Liberal' multicultural citizenship
- Diasporic citizenship and new forms of multicultural citizenship
Assessment
There are a number of formative assessments that you complete as part of your study and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.
You’ll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module that determines your final mark.
Summative Assessment Breakdown
70% Written Assignment
30% Examination
Exam venues are located across the UK and exams take place in April and November.
Please note there are additional assessment fees for each module.