Introduction to Globalization
Study Board of Market and Management Anthropology, Economics, Mathematics-Economics, Environmental and Resource Management
Teaching language: English
EKA: B500002102
Censorship: Second examiner: None
Grading: 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Autumn
Level: Bachelor
Course ID: B500002101
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 19-04-2022
Duration: 1 semester
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Study Board of Market and Management Anthropology, Economics, Mathematics-Economics, Environmental and Resource Management
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Aim and purpose
The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to fundamental economic, political, and cultural dimensions of globalization processes. Such knowledge is necessary as both public and private organizations are challenged by the complexity and dynamism stemming from globalization and the increasing interconnectedness of global markets and institutions. These challenges are faced both by organizations which operate across national boundaries but also by locally situated public and private market actors who experience the consequences of a global political economy. The course offers a variety of perspectives upon globalization processes which provides the students with a conceptual toolbox for understanding the complexity and multidimensionality of contemporary globalization and localization processes related to the intensified flow of money, people, technology, media and symbols. Furthermore, the course addresses globalization processes as these are experienced in both developed and developing economies. Such a foundational introduction enables the student to describe various aspects of and perspectives upon globalization. The course prepares the student for more analytic and critical engagement with topics related to and shaped by globalization in later courses of the study program, as well as of understanding more general processes of socio-cultural exchange and mobilities. This preparation also includes teaching the student about the basic principles of academic conduct in writing papers, enabling him/her to correctly and critically structure and reference his arguments.
Content
- Global systems (political, economic, cultural)
- The interdependence of politics, economy and culture in a global world
- Globalization and its historical legacy
- Global networks, connections and flows
- Globalization and localization
- Globalization in developed and developing economies.
Description of outcome - Knowledge
The student is expected to:
- Describe and relate key economic, political and cultural aspects of globalization processes
- Describe, explain and exemplify basic interdependencies between political, economic and cultural aspects of globalization processes
- Describe the historical trajectories of globalization processes and relate these to various perspective upon globalization
- Discuss and analyze political, economic and cultural aspects of globalization with reference to contemporary society
Description of outcome - Skills
The student is expected to:
- Describe and analyze the mutual constitution of globalization and localization in specific real-world cases and examples
- Interpret statistical and diagrammatical representations commonly used in analyses of globalisation processes
- Interpret material and symbolic representations of globalization processes
Description of outcome - Competences
The student is expected to:
- Be able to write academic papers corresponding to the expected ethic standards of the university in terms of structuring, referencing and respect for others' work.
Literature
For example:
- George Ritzer and Paul Dean (2019), Globalization: The Essentials. 2nd edition. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell.
Teaching Method
Workload
Scheduled classes:
2 hours weekly in 13 weeks (weeks 36-49) lectures.
2 hours weekly tutorial hours (weeks 37- 39, 46-48).
Workload:
The students' workload is expected to be distributed as follows:
Lecture: 26 hours
Exercise sessions: 12 hours
Preparation for class and exercises and writing the exam: 97 hours
Total time: 135 hours
This corresponds to an average weekly workload of 6.5 hours during the semester, including the exam.
Examination regulations
Exam
Name
Exam
Timing
Exam: January
Reexam: February
Internally evaluated for guest- and exchange students. Re-examination in February.
Tests
Exam
Name
Exam
Form of examination
Take-home assignment
Censorship
Second examiner: None
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Student Identification Card - Date of birth
Language
English
Duration
During the semester
Length
Max 15 pages of 2,400 characters (excluding reference list)
Examination aids
All exam aids allowed.
Assignment handin
Electronic hand-in via Digital Exam.
ECTS value
5
Additional information
Semester project report.
For the reexam, a revised report can be handed in. In some cases, the examiner might suggest that the subject is changed.
EKA
B500002102
Courses offered
| Offer period | Offer type | Profile | Education | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Optional | Marketing, Branding og Kommunikation | Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration | Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Business Administration | Esbjerg, Soenderborg, Slagelse, Odense, Kolding | |
| Fall 2023 | Mandatory | Bachelor of Science in Market and Management Anthropology, Odense, valid from September 1, 2020 | BSc in Market and Management Anthropology - 2022 | Bachelor of Science in Market and Management Anthropology | Odense | 1 | Fall 2023 | Exchange students |