Globalisation and the World Economy

Subject 316-213 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Two 1-hour audio lectures and a set of online tasks per week (Semester 1). Semester 1 is offered online only. Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week (Semester 2)
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics and 316-102 Introductory Microeconomics.

Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Mr M Pottenger
Subject Overview:

This subject forms part of the U21 Certificate in Global Issues, which is a multidisciplinary, undergraduate program offered jointly by the Universities of British Columbia, Hong Kong, Melbourne, and Nottingham. It is designed to give a global context to undergraduate degrees through online collaborative learning and student exchange. It can also be taken as part of the standard University of Melbourne degree sequence.

This subject examines the sources and consequences of globalisation in the world economy. It is primarily concerned to address questions such as: What is globalisation? What was the pattern of evolution of globalisation in the twentieth century? What are the main economic and political factors underlying the evolution of globalisation? Is globalisation related to economic growth? How has globalisation affected welfare of societies of different countries and regions in the world economy?
Assessment:

  • Assignments, essay and tutorial presentations not exceeding 4000 words (40%) and a 2-hour final examination (60%) (Semester 1).

  • Tutorial exercises (30%), two essay assignments (15% each), and a final examination (40%) (Semester 2).
Prescribed Texts:

Prescribed Texts:

To be advised.
Breadth Options: This subject is a level 2 or level 3 subject and is not available to new generation degree students as a breadth option in 2008.
This subject or an equivalent will be available as breadth in the future.
Breadth subjects are currently being developed and these existing subject details can be used as guide to the type of options that might be available.
2009 subjects to be offered as breadth will be finalised before re-enrolment for 2009 starts in early October.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • High level of development: written communication; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; evaluation of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas.

  • Moderate level of development: collaborative learning; team work; statistical reasoning; synthesis of data and other information.

  • Some level of development: problem solving; application of theory to practice.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts
U21 Certificate in Global Issues (Global Business & Intern.Finance)
U21 Certificate in Global Issues (Understanding Globalisation)

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