Local Lives: Identifying Global Studies (0001F)
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Local Lives: Identifying Global Studies
Module 0001F
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Module Outline
This module introduces students to ways of understanding the changing world around them, drawing on the disciplines of Anthropology, Geography, International Development and International Relations that make up the School of Global Studies. It also enables them to explore the interdisciplinary perspectives that arise from bringing these disciplines into dialogue with each other and with others in the Social Sciences.
In the Autumn Term, students will start by exploring how each of the disciplines help them to better understand identity: each week they will look at different aspects of identity (such as class, gender and ethnicity among others), examining how our unique sense of self is shaped by wider social forces. They will also explore how each of the global disciplines differs and yet overlaps in their approach to the study of identity and intersectionality.
Full Module Description
This module will introduces students to ways of understanding the changing world around them, drawing on the disciplines of Anthropology, Geography, International Development and International Relations that make up the School of Global Studies. It will also enable them to explore the interdisciplinary perspectives that arise from bringing these disciplines into dialogue with each other and with others in the Social Sciences.
In the Autumn Term, students will start by exploring how each of the disciplines helps them to better understand identity: each week they will look at different aspects of identity (such as class, gender and ethnicity among others), examining how our unique sense of self is shaped by wider social forces. They will also explore how each of the global disciplines differs and yet overlaps in their approach to the study of identity and intersectionality.
Module learning outcomes
demonstrate an understanding of the contribution that Global Studies disciplines of Anthropology, Geography, International Development and International Relations can make to the study of the world we live in.
evaluate different approaches to understanding the global issues of our times, being able to define and distinguish between different disciplinary perspectives
demonstrate an understanding of academic arguments.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Peer review exercise | T1 Week 9 | 25.00% |
| Portfolio | A1 Week 1 | 75.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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