GLO3000 - Global Studies

Leader: Marianne Hicks

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2007 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

As for GLO2000

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit students will have:

1. learnt how to distinguish between different knowledges and data sets which are derived from other discipline- and culture-specific domains
2. become acquainted with methods of, and approaches to, critical thinking
3. able to demonstrate an ability to engage in team work across disciplines and cultures. Students completing this unit at a third year level will be expected demonstrate a broader depth of theoretical knowledge.

Assessment

Class participation (750 words equiv): 20%; Blog entries and 1 email discussion/chat with student at host institution (1500 words total 400 per entry 300 word discussion): 25%; Research essay (2000 words): 30%; Reflective essay exam (1000 words): 25%

Contact hours

A minimum of 22 hours per semester consisting of 2 hour seminar or 1 hour lecture and 1 hour tutorial (may vary for different modules).

Prerequisites

INT1010, INT1020 plus at least 36 points of first-year level units in line with course structure (i.e. must have completed all of first-year).

Prohibitions

GLO2000