CULT H8007 - Globalisation and Political Economy

Module Details

Module Code: CULT H8007
Full Title: Globalisation and Political Economy
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Eileen Murphy
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: no description provided
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Critique the claim that globalisation is not a new phenomenon
MLO2 Appraise the bases of the notion that 1945-1975 constituted an economic 'golden age'
MLO3 Explore contemporary critiques of neoliberal capitalism, particularly in the context of issues such as climate change and evidence of growing wealth inequality.
MLO4 Compare the contested claims concerning the prospects for the 'nation-state'
MLO5 Assess the impact on Ireland of both inward and outward migration and the contemporary relevance of global diasporas
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
The Invisible Hand and the doctrine of Enlightened Self-Interest
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The post-war Keynesian consensus, global decolonisation
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The oil crisis, Thatcherism’ and ‘Reagonomics’, end of the Cold War
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Critiquing neoliberalism
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Multinational Corporations, attracting FDI, Globalised Ireland
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Transcending the nation-state, sovereignty, crime and interventions
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Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
2000 word essay on a topic to be selected in consultation with the lecturer.
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Development of a Portfolio based on a range of directed and independent readings agreed with lecturer in advance; approx. 1500 words
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Development of a Portfolio based on a range of directed and independent readings agreed with lecturer in advance; approx. 1500 words
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
2000 word essay on a topic to be selected in consultation with the lecturer.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Reich, R. (2017), Saving Capitalism: For the Many, Not the Few, Icon, [ISBN: 9780385350570].
  • Juergensmeyer, M, Steger, M, Sassen, S. (2018), The Oxford Handbook of Global Studies, Oxford Uni Press, [ISBN: 9780190630577].
  • Klein, N. (2015), This changes everything: Capitalism Vs the Climate, Penguin, [ISBN: 9780241956182].
  • Reich, R. (2019), The Common Good, Alfred A. Knopf, [ISBN: 9780525436379].
  • Munck, R and Fanning, B. (eds.). (2011), Globalisation, Migration and Transformation, Ashgate, Aldershot, p.272, [ISBN: 9781409411277].
  • Harvey, David. (2011), The Enigma of Capital, Profile Books, London, p.312, [ISBN: 9781847652010].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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