INT2015

Production, Consumerism and the Environment in the Contemporary World (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Ross Mouer

Offered:
Berwick Second semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Berwick Second semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: It is expected that students who successfully complete this subject will have acquired the following: 1. Knowledge of the way economic and technological forces are interacting with the social and cultural development of societies in the contemporary world in terms of issues related to the organization of the world economic system, local production, consumerism and the environment. 2. Knowledge of key theoretical concepts relevant to the discussion of the global econbomic system, social and cultural change, production, consumerism, and the environment movement in the international context. 3. Skills in reading critically. 4. Skills in oral and written communication.

Assessment: Major Essay (2000 words): 40% + Test (one hour, 1000-word equivalent): 20% + Seminar presentation (10 minutes 500-word equivalent): 20% + Work related to WebCT threaded group discussion activities (1000 words): 20%

Contact Hours: 1 hour lecture and 1 hour seminar