GES1050

The global challenge

(ART)

Dr Priya Rangan

6 points + Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week + Second semester + Clayton, South Africa

Synopsis: Economic, social and political forces that contribute to global change and shape new international divisions of labour and patterns of migration and industrial reorganisation. The emergence of global institutions of governance. Political movements concerned with human rights, and opposition to globalisation. The unit provides a foundation for second and third-year units that explore change and development in cities, regions and the environment in greater depth.

Assessment: Project report (2000 words): 40% + Examination: (2 hours): 40% + Practical/tutorial work: 20%