GEOG 1101 - Globalisation, Justice and a Crowded Planet

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016

Globalisation is a fundamentally geographical concept as it influences the way we think about human interactions across time and space. But the nature, extent and impacts of globalisation continue to be widely debated. This course examines different ways of conceptualising globalisation and investigates the nature of local-global relations. Students will be introduced to the political, economic and cultural processes of globalisation and, drawing on local and international case studies, they will consider the social and environmental consequences of these processes for people living in different locations. In particular, the course investigates whether and how processes of globalisation operate to create, maintain and deepen inequality, poverty and injustice amongst individuals, groups, regions and nations. The course also explores population growth and migratory shifts and considers the role that these demographic changes have in broader processes of globalisation.

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Course Details

Course Code	GEOG 1101
Course	Globalisation, Justice and a Crowded Planet
Coordinating Unit	Geography, Environment and Population
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Incompatible	GEST 1001
Assumed Knowledge	Average computer skills
Assessment	Critical review of online lecture 500 words 10%, online learning module & SGDE 50%, tutorial participation 10%, exam 30%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course students should be able to:
Demonstrate a sound understanding of the concepts, background knowledge and theories relevant to globalisation and population studies.
1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the key issues in globalisation.
2. Critically engage in debates on globalisation.
3. Demonstrate high level reading skills.
4. Apply high quality written and verbal communication skills.
5. Work effectively and collaboratively in tutorial/workshop situations.
6. Apply social science techniques to manipulate, analyse and interpret data related to globalisation.
7. Effectively employ online technologies (MyUni) for communication and individual learning.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6 ,7,
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6 ,7,
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	5, 6,7
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1, 2,3, 57,
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6 ,7,
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6 ,7,

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Textbook (available from UniBooks)

Murray, W. E. (in press). Geographies of globalisation, 2nd edition, Routledge Contemporary Human Geography Series. London, UK: Routledge/Taylor and Francis.

Recommended Resources

Books
Dicken P (2011) Global Shift: Mapping the Changing Contours of the World Economy 6th Edition Sage: London
Flint C, Taylor P (2011) Political Geography: World-Economy, Nation-State and Locality Pearson Education: Harlow, UK.
Held D, McGrew A (2000) Global Transformations Reader: an introduction to the globalization debate Polity Press: Malden, Mass.
Herod A (2009) Geographies of Globalisation: A Critical Introduction. Wiley-Blackwell: Chichester, UK.
OECD (2010) Measuring Globalisation: OECD Economic Globalisation Indicators OECD Publishing
Ritzer G, Atalay Z (2010) Readings in Globalization: Key Concepts and Major Debates Wiley-Blackwell: Malden, USA.
Turner B (2009) The Routledge International Handbook of Globalization Studies Hoboken : Taylor and Francis

Key Journals
Globalization
Globalizations
Global Governance
Global Networks
Global Policy
Journal of Critical Globalisation Studies
Journal of Globalization and Development

Websites
Websites which address globalisation have been listed below. All organisations (whether the UN, a university or ‘Occupy’) foster a particular ‘view’ of the world so that students should treat any website they use with caution. Identify the aims and objectives of the organisation before using material from its website.
Center for Research on Globalization: http://www.globalresearch.ca
Eldis (wide range of development information): http://www.eldis.org
Globalisation and Autonomy: http://www.globalautonomy.ca/global1/index.jsp
Global Policy Forum: http://www.globalpolicy.org
International Forum on Globalization: http://www.ifg.org
International Labour Organisation: http://www.ilo.org
Organisation for Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD): http://www.oecd.org
Sociology, Emery University: http://www.sociology.emory.edu/globalization/index.html
Third World Network: http://www.twnside.org.sg
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD): http://www.unctad.org
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): http://www.undp.org/governance
World Bank: http://www.worldbank.org

Online Learning

Regular course announcements, emails, discussion boards, quizzes, lecture recordings, glossaries and other course-related material will be available online at MyUni.

In addition, there are four weeks of online learning modules: this means there are no face-to-face lectures but online learning activities instead. During these four week, tutorials will still continue.

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is taught mainly in face-to-face mode through a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops. Students are also required to use web resources – on-line lectures, materials and videos – to enhance their learning.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

3 hours of classes per week	36 hours per semester
4 hours tutorial reading and preparation per week	48 hours per semester
6 hours assignment preparation per week	72 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD	156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Schedule
Week	Lecture, tutorial and workshop topics
Weeks 1-2	Lectures/Tutorials Introduction: Conceptualising Globalisation
Weeks 3-5	Lectures/Tutorials Politics of territory and space
Weeks 6-8	Lectures/Tutorials/Workshops Economic globalisation and social and environmental justice
Weeks 9-11	Globalisation and culture
Week 12	Course overview and exam revision

Specific Course Requirements

Students must complete three online workshops (excel, development and population indicators, and critical thinking) in the first week. These workshops are compulsory.

Small Group Discovery Experience

This course provides many opportunities for small group activities in seminars and in lectures

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Tutorial attendance and participation	Formative and Summative	10%	3, 5
500 word critical review of online lecture	Formative and Summative	10%	1-7
Online learning modules and small group discovery	Formative and Summative	50%	5-7
Exam	Summative	30%	1, 2, 4

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance and participation in tutorials and the online learning modules are compulsory.

Assessment Detail

Tutorial attendance and participation (10%): students actively engage with each other and course content.

500 word critical review of online lecture (10%)
Students will review an online lecture by an expert on globalisation.

Online learning modules and small group discovery experience (50%)
Students will work indiviaully and collaboratively in groups on a research project. There are four weeks of online learning modules with min-lectures, weblinks and other material. The 50% assessment will be made up of: 1000 word group research project (20%); peer assessment (10%); 1000 word learnimng module journal (20%).

Exam (30% )
The exam will draw on material covered in lectures, tutorials and weekly readings.

Submission

Submission Format
Students will submit their assignments electronically on MyUni. The assignments are linked to TURNITIN which checks for plagiarism from sources and copying from other students.

Extensions
Your tutor may award you an extension, if you cannot complete the assignment by the specified due date on genuine medical, compassionate or other ‘reasonable grounds’ (please see
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/ for details) supported by appropriate documentation. No submission is accepted after the deadline unless you provide appropriate evidence of ‘reasonable grounds’.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

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