Globalization, Environment and Social Change
The course introduces different perspectives on globalization, environment and social change. It examines contemporary challenges in the light of past and present socio-economic and environmental changes brought about by globalization.
The course is offered only for students at the Master’s Programme in Globalization, Environment and Social Change.
It requiers a Bachelor’s degree in a subject relevant to the course. English B or equivalent.
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Course structure
The course addresses the linkages between environmental issues, social and economic development and political processes, both at the global and local level. A geographical perspective highlights how the effects of these processes vary between different places and between global North and South.
Teaching format
Obligatory education is introduction, lectures and seminars.
Detailed information, including grading criteria, is presented at the course introduction and via the learning environment Athena.
Learning objectives
After completing the course, the student is expected to be able to:
- compare and reflect upon different theoretical perspectives in the field of globalization, environment and social change, and related challenges.
- account for and analyse the processes driving globalization, environmental and social change and related challenges, and the effects of such processes in time and space.
- analyse the ways in which global and local processes interact and shape local environments, conditions and opportunities for local populations.
- gather and assess information, analyse complex phenomena and evaluate the results of one’s own work and that of fellow students, within the field for the course.
Assessment
Examination is done by written assignments and oral presentations.
Examiner
Several teachers assess and grade within the course.
Examiner: Ilda Lindell, Department of Human Geography
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course. -
Course reports
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Contact
Course coordinator
- Visiting address
The Geo-Science Building, room X305
Svante Arrhenius väg 8, Frescati
Academic Counselling
- Visiting address
The Geo-Science Building, room X331
Svante Arrhenius väg 8, Frescati
Student Affairs Office
- Visiting address
The Geo-Science Building, room X326
Svante Arrhenius väg 8, Frescati
- Office hours
Tuesday and Thursday at 10.00–12.00.
- Phone hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10.00–12.00.
