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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Themes in Global Politics

  • Unit Code

    POL2130

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    Online

Description

Globalisation is one of the most widely debated and far-reaching forces in the contemporary world. This unit provides an overview of the theories, components and impacts of globalisation. A framework consisting of the economic, social and political dimensions of globalisation is developed around which students are encouraged to critically examine issues including, the demands of the knowledge economy, the human impacts of global capitalism, the prospects of and threats to global peace, and the position of less developed nations.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded POL2120, POL3120, POL3130, POL3230, POL4120, POL4130, POL5130

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the social, political and economic impacts of globalisation.
  2. Apply theories and concepts to contemporary case studies.
  3. Critically analyse globalisation as a concept in world politics.
  4. Identify key political structures in international political systems.
  5. Identify the major differences in political systems between developed, developing and less developed countries.

Unit Content

  1. Capitalism and the global economy.
  2. Environment.
  3. Ethical issues.
  4. Failed and Failing States.
  5. Globalisation: theories and concepts.
  6. Human rights.
  7. Impact of the rise of China.
  8. Nuclear weapons: proliferation and control.
  9. Social impacts: less developed nations.
  10. Transnational corporations.

Additional Learning Experience Information

The unit content will be presented through lectures, tutorials, documentary videos and published academic material.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExaminationExamination50%
PortfolioPortfolio50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
PortfolioPortfolio50%
EssayEssay50%

Text References

  • ^ Heywood, A. (2011). Global politics. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
  • Kraft, M. (2011). Environmental policy and politics. London: Pearson.
  • Bayliss, J., & Smith, J. (2010). The globalization of world politics Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Scott, D. (2007) . The Chinese century to the global order. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
  • Reich, R. (2007). Supercapitalism: The transformation of business, democracy and everyday life. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.
  • Aart-Scholte, J. (2002). Globalisation: A critical introduction. Basingstoke: Macmillan.
  • Evans, J. (2012). Environmental governance. New York: Routledge.
  • D'Anierre, P. (2012) . International politics: Power and purpose in international affairs. Belmont CA: Wadsworth.
  • Jackson, R., & Sorenson, G. (2007) Introduction to international relations theories and practice. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Brock, L. (2012). Fragile states: Violence and the failure of state intervention. Cambridge: Polity.
  • Dambisa, M. (2009). Dead aid: Why aid is not working and how there is a better way for Africa. New York: Farrer, Straus and Giroux.
  • Sklair, L. (2002). Globalisation: Capitalism and its alternatives. Oxford University Press.

Website References

  • The Globalization Website
  • Globalization.com
  • Globalization: Threat or Opportunity: an IMF Issues Brief
  • Global Policy Forum

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

POL2130|1|1

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Themes in Global Politics

  • Unit Code

    POL2130

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    Online

Description

Globalisation is one of the most widely debated and far-reaching forces in the contemporary world. This unit provides an overview of the theories, components and impacts of globalisation. A framework consisting of the economic, social and political dimensions of globalisation is developed around which students are encouraged to critically examine issues including, the demands of the knowledge economy, the human impacts of global capitalism, the prospects of and threats to global peace, and the position of less developed nations.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded POL2120, POL3120, POL3130, POL3230, POL4120, POL4130, POL5130

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the social, political and economic impacts of globalisation.
  2. Apply theories and concepts to contemporary case studies.
  3. Critically analyse globalisation as a concept in world politics.
  4. Identify key political structures in international political systems.
  5. Identify the major differences in political systems between developed, developing and less developed countries.

Unit Content

  1. Capitalism and the global economy.
  2. Environment.
  3. Ethical issues.
  4. Failed and Failing States.
  5. Globalisation: theories and concepts.
  6. Human rights.
  7. Impact of the rise of China.
  8. Nuclear weapons: proliferation and control.
  9. Social impacts: less developed nations.
  10. Transnational corporations.

Additional Learning Experience Information

The unit content will be presented through lectures, tutorials, documentary videos and published academic material.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExaminationExamination50%
PortfolioPortfolio50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
PortfolioPortfolio50%
EssayEssay50%

Text References

  • ^ Heywood, A. (2011). Global politics. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
  • Kraft, M. (2011). Environmental policy and politics. London: Pearson.
  • Bayliss, J., & Smith, J. (2010). The globalization of world politics Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Scott, D. (2007) . The Chinese century to the global order. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
  • Reich, R. (2007). Supercapitalism: The transformation of business, democracy and everyday life. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.
  • Aart-Scholte, J. (2002). Globalisation: A critical introduction. Basingstoke: Macmillan.
  • Evans, J. (2012). Environmental governance. New York: Routledge.
  • D'Anierre, P. (2012) . International politics: Power and purpose in international affairs. Belmont CA: Wadsworth.
  • Jackson, R., & Sorenson, G. (2007) Introduction to international relations theories and practice. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Brock, L. (2012). Fragile states: Violence and the failure of state intervention. Cambridge: Polity.
  • Dambisa, M. (2009). Dead aid: Why aid is not working and how there is a better way for Africa. New York: Farrer, Straus and Giroux.
  • Sklair, L. (2002). Globalisation: Capitalism and its alternatives. Oxford University Press.

Website References

  • The Globalization Website
  • Globalization.com
  • Globalization: Threat or Opportunity: an IMF Issues Brief
  • Global Policy Forum

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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