Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

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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 economic development in cities, regions and the environment in greater depth.

Assessment

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

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Elissa Sutherland

Contact hours

Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Geography and environmental science (ARTS)
Sustainability, environment and society
Geographical science