Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Seminar
Tutorial
Module Offerings
4505BEASOC-JAN-PAR
Aims
To develop an understanding of the sociological explanations of the causes, consequences and responses to globalisation and inequality in a range of societies.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the complexities of defining ‘globalisation’ according to a variety of competing perspectives
2.
Identify a prominent global issue and explain the causes and consequences this issue poses to society
3.
Evaluate the impact of alterative responses a key global issue.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Consider a range of definitions and measurements of ‘globalisation’
An overview of slavery, colonisation in the creation of ‘global world’
Outline of competing theoretical perspectives on defining ‘globalisation and explore inequality in a global context
Provide an overview of the ‘globalisation’ and consider the role of social movements
Introduce a number of case studies such as development, trade, gender and trafficking and explore the potential responses and solution to address these issues
Additional Information:Through a series of lectures and seminars the process of globalisation will be explored and key theories that explain global inequalities will be outlined. Seminars and lectures will support students learning and enable the meaning of globalisation to be explored and the competing theories that explain global inequalities to be considered. Case studies will be used to provide examples of contemporary issues and the range of social action that can take pace in an attempt to address these inequalities.