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Instructors: Prof. Dr. Annette Freyberg-Inan
Event type:
Seminar
Org-unit: Dept. 02 - Institute of Political Science
Displayed in timetable as:
SRegjenseits
Subject:
Crediting for:
Hours per week:
2
Language of instruction:
Englisch
Min. | Max. participants:
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Course Contents:
This course has two main aims: 1.) We will learn how ‘globalization’ is defined, explained, and evaluated from different theoretical and political perspectives. 2.) We will learn about social movements and other actors which criticize ‘globalization as we know it’ from different angles, ranging from left-wing critiques of neoliberalism via ecological critiques to culturally or religiously reactions. This will require us to move between and integrate the fields of International Relations, International Political Economy, and Global Governance, but also to take lessons from such other relevant fields as Social Anthropology and Cultural Studies – we will use contributions from all these fields to develop a comprehensive view of the age we live in and the key conflicting views of its nature and development which together define contemporary world politics.
Literature:
The literature will be announced before the beginning of the semester. All required readings will be made available electronically.
Preconditions:
The course is held in English. You should be able to read and understand English well and to speak it well enough to participate in discussion and give your presentation. The exam or paper can be completed in English or German.
This seminar is meant for Master students. Bachelor students should only participate if they come already equipped with a background in International Politics generally and the study of globalization in particular.
Expected Number of Participants:
25
Further Grading Information:
Didactic Methods
The seminar will proceed by a mixture of short lectures, question & answer periods, and open discussion. Films and games/simulations will also be used where appropriate. Student presentations will be tightly integrated into the discussion to maximize their contribution to the common effort to learn. Active participation and contribution by all students is very important.
Requirements for Evaluation
For all:
· Regular and active participation in the seminar
· Completion of the required literature before the meeting in which it will be discussed
· Preparation of short written reactions to the required literature three times during the semester; guidelines will be provided
· Written exam (90 minutes); details about the format will be provided in the seminar
For 3+5CP (grosser Schein) in addition:
· Presentation (max. 15 minutes per person) on a topic elaborated together with the instructor
· Reflection paper (3,000 - 5,000 words) on one of the weekly seminar topics; list of topics to choose and respective submission dates will be provided at the start of the semester
With questions regarding alternative program requirements or regulations, please contact the instructor.
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