BCDP02-033: Introduction to Global Citizenship

Description

This subject introduces students to the key questions around what it means to be a global citizen. While developing a global literacy, students will explore how their own actions contribute to situations of global significance. This awareness will be developed out to show the role that individuals, institutions, non-government organisations and government can play in improving outcomes for other people, communities, nations and the environment. Building on the capabilities approach to human development outlines by Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum, the subject encourages students to think critically about the most effective ways to address key problems facing the world today. At the same time, students will reflect on the importance of being attentive to cultural difference. The subject focuses on increasing a sense of individual agency for becoming a responsible citizen of the world.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Analyse the impact of globalisation on society, culture, politics, economics and the business environment.
2. Investigate the real world issues involving globalisation.
3. Investigate what it means to be a global citizen in a globalising environment.
4. Analyse the debate for and against globalisation.
5. Conduct research using a variety of sources (statistical data, visual and textual sources, e-resources) across a range of disciplines, including but not limited to history, economics, politics and sociology.
6. Evaluate texts critically, analyse data to draw conclusions, select and use evidence to build logical and convincing arguments.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• May 2020 [Standard]
• January 2020 [Standard]
• September 2019 [Standard]
• May 2019 [Standard]
• January 2019 [Standard]
• September 2018 [Standard]
• May 2018 [Standard]
• January 2018 [Standard]
• September 2017 [Standard]
• May 2017 [Standard]

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