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Americanisation: Global Politics & Culture - POLS2032
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Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

Since 9/11 arguments about the 'American empire' and Americanisation have revived. Some see Americanisation as a benefit that accompanies globalisation, while others see it as a deliberate threat to the diversity and integrity of national cultures. Examines such claims with discussions of modernisation and 'Western influence'. The focus is primarily on Australia, but other countries are discussed, and on the fields of political parties and campaigning techniques; political language and culture; the internet; the state, economy and business; and urban development. However, students are encouraged to research other countries and other fields of interest.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students should possess:
  • A clear grasp of the impact America has had on global politics and culture
  • Understanding of the similarities and differences between Americanisation, modernisation, Westernisation and globalisation
  • An insight into at least some of the more important implications of global political trends for cultural development.

Assessment

  • Tutorial assignments - 20%
  • Essay (2500 words) - 40%
  • Class tests - 40%

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