This module introduces students to the study of globalisation. It will be of interest to those who wish to learn how capitalism is transformed, and what challenges this transformation entails for the functioning of national and local economies, states and societies. Specifically, the course examines the changes globalisation has wrought in political life and how globalisation has been contested. Having acquired a basic knowledge of inequalities in the global economy, students will learn how the adverse consequences of globalisation can be challenged, and what are the possibilities of democratic governance in the age of globalisation. By taking this module students will prepare themselves for a more advanced study of international political economy and development.

(LO1) By the end of this module, students should: Know and analyse the main paradigms and perspectives on globalisation, mainstream and heterodox Have a basic understanding of the workings of the global political economy Be familiar with and be able to analyse the existing examples of anti-globalisation movements. Understand the contested nature of processes of ‘neoliberalisation.’

(LO4) Understand the contested nature of processes of ‘neoliberalisation.’

(S1) Ethical awareness

(S2) Adaptability

(S3) Problem solving skills

(S4) International awareness

(S5) Global perspectives demonstrate international perspectives as professionals/citizens; locate, discuss, analyse, evaluate information from international sources; consider issues from a variety of cultural perspectives, consider ethical and social responsibility issues in international settings; value diversity of language and culture

(S6) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions.

(S7) Research management developing a research strategy, project planning and delivery, risk management, formulating questions, selecting literature, using primary/secondary/diverse sources, collecting & using data, applying research methods, applying ethics

Part One: Concepts

Five lectures introducing core concepts for the study of the political, economies of globalisation, eg globalisation, free markets, communism, neoliberalism and imperialism
Followed by a participatory event

Part Two; Case Studies
Four lectures providing country-based case studies of the concepts studies in part one, based on recent research by staff concerned. Followed by a second Participatory Event: case studies review.

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Five introductory e-lectures, four case study e-lectures

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: Four participatory revision sessions delivered on Teams