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Course Description
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Course Name
Global Society
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
International Studies, Sociology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course will identify what sociologists understand as global society; assess the dominant representations of globalization; acquire an understanding of the historicity of globalization its relationship to social change and its character as a socio-political project and identify and make connections between local experiences and global processes.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
-Understand and apply major theoretical frameworks that seek to explain the features of global society
-Assess dominant representations of globalization
-Understand the historical context of globalization, its relationship to social change and its character as a socio-political project
-Analyse connections between local experiences and global processes
-Understand and analyse contemporary struggles over the shaping of global society
-Allow students to position themselves as active and informed citizens of the developing global societyTeaching & Learning methods:
24 lecture hours.Assessment:
University scheduled written examination: 100% (120 minutes)
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.