AMU1326 Transformation from above: Globalisation and the state
Faculty of Arts
AMU1326 Transformation from above: Globalisation and the state is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 8 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before AMU1326
Prohibitions
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After AMU1326
No unit lists AMU1326 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Overview
The unit introduces students to the topic of globalisation and its impact on the state. Unit is divided into three parts. The first segment provides a broad conceptual introduction to globalisation. In the second, students examine the impact of globalisation on the state. In the third, students evaluate the major criticisms of globalisation.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- QuizOther15%
- Quiz (OCT-MY-01)Other20%
- Critical ReadingReport25%
- Critical Reading (OCT-MY-01)Report20%
- Group/Individual PresentationPresentation25%
- Group/Individual Presentation (OCT-MY-01)Presentation20%
- Guided Research EssayEssay35%
- Guided Research Essay (OCT-MY-01)Essay40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify the most important debates about globalization and its likely development;
- 2
Explain the concept of the (nation)-state and evaluate the impact of globalization on the state;
- 3
Explain why globalization has produced such a diverse group of opponents;
- 4
Evaluate the causes and impacts of current global trends;
- 5
Communicate ideas and arguments in verbal form;
- 6
Write research reports and essays.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
AMU1326 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Helen Nesadurai
- Associate Professor Michael Connors
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Helen Nesadurai
- Associate Professor Michael Connors
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AMU1326?
AMU1326 has no prerequisites.
When is AMU1326 offered?
In 2021, AMU1326 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is AMU1326?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does AMU1326 have an exam?
No. AMU1326 has 8 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include AMU1326?
AMU1326 is part of Global studies.