Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

7948 (v.7) Sociology 222 - Transforming the Global Commons - Markets, States and Communities in the 21st Century

Area:

 Department of Social Sciences

Credits:

 25.0

Contact Hours:

 3.0
 
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Lecture:

 1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

 3528 (v.7) Sociology 322 - Sociology of Community and Environment

Prerequisite(s):

 7365 (v.4) Sociology 111 - Social Construction of Identity - Introduction to Sociology or any previous version
AND
7366 (v.4) Sociology 112 - Australian Society in the Global Economy or any previous version
 

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.
 
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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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