Globalization and Global Development

Cod y Modiwl: IP12520
Teitl y Modiwl: Globalization and Global Development
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Gillian Mcfadyen
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Lewis Birley; Dr Christopher Phillips; Dr Catrin Wyn Edwards; Dr Gillian Mcfadyen

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay: 1000 Words	40%
Arholiad Semester	Examination: 2 Awr	60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 1000 Words	40%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Examination: 2 Awr	60%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Display knowledge of major concepts, themes and questions relevant to the study of international politics.
Demonstrate an ability to use key concepts and refine and/or critique them.
Demonstrate an ability to present a broad sense of the discipline and its futures.
Demonstrate an ability to write an appropriately referenced essay
Demonstrate an ability to respond well to the demands of the examination.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module builds on the material introduced as part of Exploring the International during semester one.. It aims to offer students an alternative approach to International Politics, deepening the student's grasp of central concepts and themes in the study of international politics with the particular goal of questioning and challenging some of the more traditional and mainstream approaches to the discipline explored in the first module. There will be a particular emphasis on non-Western approaches to International Politics and the challenges of global development.

Cynnwys

The module will be delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops and seminars. Key topics covered during the module will include:
• Globalisation
• Power
• Colonialism
• Race
• Feminism
• Inequality
• Climate change
• Global health
• Refugees

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Students will learn how to present their ideas both verbally and in writing and how to how to present their arguments most effectively. They will learn the importance of information and clear communication and how to exploit these. They will know how to use the many sources of information available and how to use the most appropriate form of communication to best advantage. They will learn to be clear in their writing and speaking and to be direct about aims and objectives. They will learn to consider only that which is relevant to the topic, focus and objectives of their argument or discussion. The presentation of work should reflect effective expression of ideas and good use of language skills in order to ensure clarity, coherence and effective communication
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	This module is designed to hone and test skills of use to students in their working lives, particularly in speaking to small groups, listening, thinking and responding to the statement of others. Moreover, the written work includes writing clearly and concisely, which is a common task in the workplace. Students will be encouraged throughout to reflect on their performance and to consider lessons for future application
Datrys Problemau	Independent project work and problem solving will be one central goal of the module; the submission of an essay and preparation for seminar discussions will require that students develop independent research skills as well as problem solving skills. The ability of students to solve problems will be developed and assessed by asking them to: adopt differing points of view; organize data and estimate an answer to the problem; consider extreme cases; reason logically; construct theoretical models; consider similar cases; look for patterns; divide issues into smaller problems.
Gwaith Tim	Students will undertake team exercises in the seminars and as part of the Roundtables. Use of Blackboard facilities such as message boards and forums will be encouraged.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	The module aims to promote self-management but within a context in which support and assistance is available from both the convenor and fellow students alike. Students will be expected to improve their own learning and performance by undertaking their own research and exercising their own initiative, including searching for sources and deciding (under guidance) the direction of their coursework and presentation topics. The need to meet coursework deadlines will focus students’ attention on the need to manage their time.
Rhifedd	N/A
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Students have the opportunity to develop, practice and test a wide range of subject specific skills that help them to understand, conceptualise and evaluate examples and ideas on the module. These subject specific skills include: Collect and understand a wide range of data relating to the module; Evaluate competing perspectives; Demonstrate subject specific research techniques; Apply a range of methodologies to complex historical and contemporary political problems.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students will be required to undertake independent research for all elements of the assessed work. This will involve utilizing media and web sources, as well as more conventional academic texts. Students will in part be assessed on their ability to gather appropriate and interesting resources materials.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will be expected to submit their work electronically through the Blackboard VLE. Also, students will be encouraged to search for sources of information on the web. Students will also be expected to make use of the resources that will be available on the Blackboard VLE.

Nodau

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