3528 (v.8) Sociology 322 - Transforming the Global Commons - Markets, States and Communities in the 21st Century
Area: |
Department of Social Sciences |
Credits: |
50.0 |
Contact Hours: |
3.0 |
| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** | |
Lecture: |
1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): |
7948 (v.6) Sociology 222 - Sociology of Community and Environment |
Syllabus: |
Processes of market enclosure associated with contemporary globalisation. Key elements of this period are examined including changes in citizenship, international governance, and the role of finance capital. The work of key contemporary and classical thinkers on commodification and markets are considered. Case studies of market enclosure including privatisation and the extension of intellectual property rights are analysed. Students will be encouraged to think critically, creatively and reflectively within a disciplinary framework. This unit requires in-depth research and writing on an individually chosen topic relevant to the unit in addition to assessment of the taught syllabus. |
| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** | |
Field of Education: | 090301 Sociology |
Funding Cluster: | 05 - Behavioural Science, Social Studies |
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
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