EDU2008 : Globalisation and Development
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Pauline Dixon
- Lecturer: Dr Steve Humble
- Owning School: Education, Communication & Language Sci
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The module will introduce the field of Development Economics as well as Globalisation. It will aim to develop student understanding of:
• The interconnectedness among societies and the affect this has on societies;
• The impact interconnectedness has on political, economic, cultural and social constructs;
• Some of the main policy issues in the globalised world such as poverty, environment, security, trade and well being, education;
• The limits to globalisation (non sustainability of the process);
• How globalisation changes developing countries (including schooling and education);
• How people in developing countries make important decisions around consumption, time allocation, production, saving and investment;
• Micro and Macro theoretical frameworks to consider the study of choice, economic growth, poverty reduction and development more generally;
• Policy implications, objectives, designs, impact, longitudinal effects, spill-over effects, and costs.
By the end of this module students will be expected to understand the characteristics of development as well as globalisation in an ever-interconnected world. They will have an awareness of international implications for policies made in one country on others that affect the marginalised and those living in informal settlements. These include education, trade, agriculture, environment and migration.
Outline Of Syllabus
In this module students will develop their knowledge around the interconnectedness of globalisation as well as the affect on development. There are 11 Weeks made up of the 11 Lectures and 11 seminars. Topics covered around globalization and development include:
An Introduction to Globalisation
Population Growth and Migration
Environmental Issues – Environment and Development
Agriculture, Poverty and Hunger
International Trade
Gender
Security and Terrorism (including the role of NATO)
Economic growth
Well Being and Consumer Behaviour
The Sustainable Development Goals and Education
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 86:00 | 86:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Lectures will consist of input together with interactive tasks and discussion. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 9 | 3:00 | 27:00 | For each lecture there will be non-synchronous content to prepare the students for the lecture |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Seminars |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 9 | 3:00 | 27:00 | Reading around research and activities related to the themes considered, incl. formative & summative |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | 1 hour live chat or interview on Zoom. Main queries anonymously summarized on a discussion board |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 27:00 | 27:00 | Directed research & reading, student-led group activity, reading on related topics with peers |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures are followed by practical seminar sessions, which are also backed up with time for both independent study and further reading as directed during the sessions. The module aims to develop criticality as well as theoretical and practical understanding around the interconnectedness of the world through development and globalisation. Theoretical learning with specific case studies and readings enable students to make connections and develop a sophisticated understanding of the themes, issues, concepts and policies.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 15 | 2 | M | 20 | Group presentation around a topic taught during the module. Groups will consist of around 3 students. |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | A | 80 | Essay - 2,500 words |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 2 | M | Mock presentation with formative feedback |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Formative assessment of students’ progress will occur throughout the seminars as per the expertise of the lecturers.
The intention for the first summative assessment which is the oral examination through group presentations in the middle of the module allows students to be actively involved in the opportunity to develop their understanding of concepts around globalisation and development with a focus on interconnectivity. Essential preparation for the assessed essay will be expressed during the opportunity students have to work together developing their oral, written and communication skills. The essay builds on the lecture and seminar content and guided independent study and is handed in after the module ends.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EDU2008's Timetable