Foundations and futures of globalisation

This unit explores the notion of globalisation, and considers its foundations, its relevance today, and its implications for the future. The unit critically analyses the philosophical and theoretical assumptions that underpin different perspectives of globalisation, and examines how these shape the world around us, as well as our future. Building on this foundation, the unit considers the relationship between globalisation and a range of key issues, including international relations and geopolitics, the global economy, cultural flows, sustainability, and power and inequality.