GLO3000 - Global studies
6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate Faculty of Arts
Leader(s): Dr Kate Murphy
Offered
Caulfield First semester 2009 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2009 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Sunway First semester 2009 (Day)
South Africa First semester 2009 (Day)
Synopsis
As for GLO2000
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this unit students will have:
- learnt how to distinguish between different knowledges and data sets which are derived from other discipline- and culture-specific domains
- become acquainted with methods of, and approaches to, critical thinking
- 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).