Introduction to Globalization

Course ID

B500002101

Course Title

Teaching language

English

ECTS value

Responsible study board

Study Board of Market and Management Anthropology, Economics, Mathematics-Economics, Environmental and Resource Management

Date of Approval

19-04-2022

Course Responsible

Name	Email	Department
Ian Woodward	iawo@sam.sdu.dk	Consumption, Culture and Commerce (CCC)

Offered in

Odense

Level

Bachelor

Offered in

Autumn

Duration

1 semester

Aim and purpose

The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to fundamental economic, political, and cultural dimensions of globalization processes. Such knowledge is necessary as both public and private organizations are challenged by the complexity and dynamism stemming from globalization and the increasing interconnectedness of global markets and institutions. These challenges are faced both by organizations which operate across national boundaries but also by locally situated public and private market actors who experience the consequences of a global political economy. The course offers a variety of perspectives upon globalization processes which provides the students with a conceptual toolbox for understanding the complexity and multidimensionality of contemporary globalization and localization processes related to the intensified flow of money, people, technology, media and symbols. Furthermore, the course addresses globalization processes as these are experienced in both developed and developing economies. Such a foundational introduction enables the student to describe various aspects of and perspectives upon globalization. The course prepares the student for more analytic and critical engagement with topics related to and shaped by globalization in later courses of the study program, as well as of understanding more general processes of socio-cultural exchange and mobilities. This preparation also includes teaching the student about the basic principles of academic conduct in writing papers, enabling him/her to correctly and critically structure and reference his arguments.

Content

Global systems (political, economic, cultural)
The interdependence of politics, economy and culture in a global world
Globalization and its historical legacy
Global networks, connections and flows
Globalization and localization
Globalization in developed and developing economies.

Description of outcome - Knowledge

The student is expected to:

Describe and relate key economic, political and cultural aspects of globalization processes
Describe, explain and exemplify basic interdependencies between political, economic and cultural aspects of globalization processes
Describe the historical trajectories of globalization processes and relate these to various perspective upon globalization
Discuss and analyze political, economic and cultural aspects of globalization with reference to contemporary society

Description of outcome - Skills

The student is expected to:

Describe and analyze the mutual constitution of globalization and localization in specific real-world cases and examples
Interpret statistical and diagrammatical representations commonly used in analyses of globalisation processes
Interpret material and symbolic representations of globalization processes

Description of outcome - Competences

The student is expected to:

Be able to write academic papers corresponding to the expected ethic standards of the university in terms of structuring, referencing and respect for others' work.

Literature

For example:

George Ritzer and Paul Dean (2019), Globalization: The Essentials. 2nd edition. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell.

Teaching Method

Lectures, class/group discussions and exercises.

Workload

Scheduled classes:

2 hours weekly in 13 weeks (weeks 36-49) lectures.

2 hours weekly tutorial hours (weeks 37- 39, 46-48).

Workload:

The students' workload is expected to be distributed as follows:

Lecture: 26 hours

Exercise sessions: 12 hours

Preparation for class and exercises and writing the exam: 97 hours

Total time: 135 hours

This corresponds to an average weekly workload of 6.5 hours during the semester, including the exam.

Examination regulations

Exam

Name

Exam

Timing

Exam: January

Reexam: February

Internally evaluated for guest- and exchange students. Re-examination in February.

Tests

Exam

Name

Exam

Form of examination

Home assignment

Censorship

Second examiner: None

Grading

7-point grading scale

Identification

Student Identification Card - Date of birth

Language

English

Duration

During the semester

Length

Max 15 pages of 2,400 characters (excluding reference list)

Examination aids

All exam aids allowed.

Assignment handin

Electronic hand-in via Digital Exam.

ECTS value

Additional information

Semester project report.

For the reexam, a revised report can be handed in. In some cases, the examiner might suggest that the subject is changed.

EKA

B500002102

Courses offered

Period	Offer type	Profile	Programme	Semester
Fall 2023	Optional	Marketing, Branding og Kommunikation	Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration \| Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Business Administration \| Esbjerg, Soenderborg, Slagelse, Odense, Kolding
Fall 2023	Mandatory	Bachelor of Science in Market and Management Anthropology, Odense, valid from September 1, 2020	BSc in Market and Management Anthropology - 2022 \| Bachelor of Science in Market and Management Anthropology \| Odense	1
Fall 2022	Mandatory	Bachelor of Science in Market and Management Anthropology, Odense, valid from September 1, 2020	BSc in Market and Management Anthropology - 2022 \| Bachelor of Science in Market and Management Anthropology \| Odense	1
Fall 2022	Optional	Marketing, Branding og Kommunikation	Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration \| Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Business Administration \| Esbjerg, Soenderborg, Slagelse, Odense, Kolding
Fall 2023	Exchange students				Fall 2022	Exchange students

URL for Skemaplan

Odense

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