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POL3230 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 which are located within debates about international relations.   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.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
MAAADLGlobal Studies Major
MIAACXGlobal Studies Minor
MIAAEZGlobal Studies Minor
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 12/07/2011 VET: 12/07/2011