Contested Globalisation and Governance

Globalisation is a hot media topic for discussion.  But, how well do we understand it, and its implications?  With a growing trend in both workforces and hence capital crossing national borders, how can governance deal with the complexity of globalisation?  This module will help you to critically understand the dynamics, processes and discourses involved. 

What does the module cover?

Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of contemporary globalisation processes within an historical context.  Critically compare and contrast the various aspects of economic globalisation (financial, commerce and production) and their interrelation to cultural, social and political facets.  You’ll look at how production, trade, and finance have created economic globalisation – and from this, you’ll examine how this leads to cultural, political and social globalisation.

More Information

Module Code:

FE3038

Key topics

• Introduction to the Module and Research Work
• Historical Trends of Globalisation and Different Theoretical Approaches
• The Creation of Global Markets: The Politics of Contemporary Trade Liberalisation
• The Nature of Contemporary Global Trade in Historical Perspective
• Global Production Networks, Information Technology and Competition
• The Politics of Global Finance, Debt and Capital Mobility
• Working in the Global Marketplace: The Interrelation between Sweatshops, New Economy and New Slavery
• Types of “Exodus”: Social Movements and Migration Flows
• Visions and Alternatives

Pre-requisites

None

Number of credits & study time

20 credits / 200 hours

Assessment

50% of your grade will be based on your participation in seminar discussion, your active engagement in the formulation of a research topic, and your completion of a 2,500 word essay.  The other 50% of your grade will be based on a 2 hour long examination.  Exam venues are located across the UK and exams take place twice a year.  Please note that there are additional assessment fees for each module.