Globalisation and Fragmentation - SOCA2103

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://sociology.arts.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
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
 
 
Equivalent: INST2200
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Examines the effects of globalisation on peoples' lives in different parts of the world. Explores the impact of transnational flows of culture, goods, technology and power and their impact on local worlds. Explores concepts such as: globalised culture, identity, frontiers, diaspora, de-territorialisation, virtual communities, the commodification of health and bodies, the formation of global multicultural cities, globalised religion, the experience of war and destablised states, risk and vulnerability, new forms of sociality, human rights as a global discourse and social futures.

Learning Outcomes


The expected learning outcomes of this course are:
  • Knowledge of globalisation and its impact on social relationships
  • Ability to analyse diverging approaches to understanding globalisation
  • Knowledge of international institutions
  • Understanding of the role of social movements and NGOs as a response to global processes.

Assessment


  • Three reading reports - 20%
  • Participation and presentation - 15%
  • Major essay (3000 words) - 45%
  • Reading assessment exercise - 20%