Globalisation Processes A

Learning Objectives

After completing this lesson you shall be able to:

• Define globalisation and identify its main dimensions;
• Determine and evaluate consequences of globalisation.

Methodology

To accomplish the learning objectives of this lesson, you shall have to:

1. Go through an online presentation of images of globalisation (15');
2. Read the entry text "The Idea of Globalization" by Schirato and Webb (2003) (45');
3. Read a text and watch a video of a talk by Anthony Giddens (30');
4. Download and read 4 documents summarising the main ideas of some of the major current globalisation definitions (30');
5. Fill in a self-assessment questionnaire to test your knowledge and experience of globalisation (20').
6. Solve a globalisation WebQuest assignment in which you will have to answer a question through completing a web search, discussing your findings and writing them in a short note within a group (90'). A feedback will be given in class by the tutor.