Area: | Department of Social Work and Social Policy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 2.6 |
Workshop: | 1 x 2 Days Once-only |
Seminar: | 3 x 3 Hours Quarterly |
Syllabus: | Examination of the phenomenon of globalisation, the different dimensions of globalisation, for example - economic, cultural and political, the debates about globalisation, and the reactions to globalisation. Links are made between the global and the local, and how human rights has emerged as a powerful discourse. Students participate in an interactive workshop and dialogue with one of the world's leading peace activists and researchers, and to learn his approach to 'conflict transformation'. Three days of seminars, 3 hours each and 2 days intensive interactive workshops. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will be have - Examined the changing global context in which development peace and human rights work is located. An understanding globalisation, the debates about globalisation and the reactions to it. Explored the relationship between global forces and human experiences at the local level, including the 'global-local' link. |
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Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment One (1500 words) 30%. Assignment Two (3000 words) 70%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90501 Social Work | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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