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POL3130 Themes in Global Politics
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ARTS
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

Globalisation is one of the most widely debated and far-reaching forces in the contemporary world.  This unit provides an overview of the theories, components and impacts of globalisation.  A framework consisting of the economic, social and political dimensions of globalisation is developed around which students are encouraged to critically examine issues including, the demands of the knowledge economy, the human impacts of global capitalism, the prospects of and threats to global peace, and the position of less developed nations.


This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
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MAPOLGPolitics and Government Major
SPAACOSpecialist Reporting Area of Specialisation
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2008 VET: 31/03/2008