What will I learn on this module?
In this module you will be introduced to, understand and analyse patterns and processes of political globalization and the role of different actors that contribute to political globalization. Actors include the nation-state, non-state actors, and international organizations. You will learn how these different actors interact to create complementing and competing processes in a globalizing world. Thematic areas that you will study may include: international law, global governance, human rights, development, inequality, global commons, global democracy, and global activism.
How will I learn on this module?
You will be responsible for your own learning guided by the lectures, seminars, and the material provided in the module handbook. To make effective use of contact time with your module tutor you will consistently attend lecture and seminars and cover the weekly reading. In order to understand theories and concepts as well as their application to thematic areas, you will engage with the academic literature and participate in the tasks set by the lecturer, including group work, presentations, and debates.
This will prepare you for the assessment of this module, which consists of a 2000-word essay and an assessed (group) presentation. These different assessment types will also allow you to develop and be tested on different skills sets.
How will I be supported academically on this module?
Your academic development will be facilitated through engagement with the academic literature and by talking with peers and academics about your understanding of the literature. You are expected to critically evaluate your pre-conceived notions that you might have in the light of the literature and debates during lectures and seminars. You will read beyond the material provided in the module handbook in order to widen and deepen the scope of my understanding of academic debates.
What will I be expected to read on this module?
All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)
What will I be expected to achieve?
Knowledge & Understanding:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the different theories explaining global processes and, based on this, the multitude actors populating the field of international politics
2. Understand the role of Britain, including government and non-government organizations, in global politics
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
3. Present your work through group work, critical debate, and summative assessment
4. Apply critical judgment to theories and arguments presented by the academic literature, politicians, media and others to engage with confidence in the discourse of around processes of globalization
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
5. Value curiosity and challenge pre-conceived notions of processes of international politics
How will I be assessed?
All MLOs will be addressed:
By summative assessment: 2000-word essay, and (group) presentation, and in addition, formative debates in the class and group work will facilitate critical knowledge and understanding of the subject matter as well as foster cooperation.
Pre-requisite(s)
n/a
Co-requisite(s)
n/a
Module abstract
Please find details of this module in the other sections provided.
Course info
UCAS Code L2L2
Credits 20
Level of Study Undergraduate
Mode of Study 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
Department Social Sciences
Location City Campus, Northumbria University
City Newcastle
Start September 2024
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Full time Courses starting in 2023 are primarily delivered via on-campus face to face learning but may include elements of online learning. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to flex accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.
Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with additional restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors, potentially to a full online offer, should further restrictions be deemed necessary in future. Our online activity will be delivered through Blackboard Ultra, enabling collaboration, connection and engagement with materials and people.
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