6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
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This unit is a core unit for the Bachelor of Global StudiesBachelor of Global Studies (http://www.monash.edu/pubs/2018handbooks/courses/A2001.html).
Synopsis
This unit introduces students to interdisciplinary approaches to addressing the key challenges facing the global community. Students are introduced to historical and contemporary concepts, ideas, and frameworks necessary for critically reflecting on the impact of globalisation across cultures. Key to this reflection will be the development of skills in understanding institutions, cultures and people across a range of local, regional, and global contexts. The unit will enable students to identify, define and describe key global challenges and to apply the interdisciplinary knowledge gained in this unit to critique and construct knowledge in this area.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts and frameworks.
- Identify key global issues and relate these to different disciplinary contexts.
- Synthesize a range of sources and apply to understanding different global contexts.
- Demonstrate collaborative skills and leadership potential.
- Communicate interdisciplinary knowledge in multiple formats (written, oral, audio-visual).
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 100%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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This unit applies to the following area(s) of study
Bachelor of Global StudiesBachelor of Global Studies (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2018handbooks/courses/A2001.html)