Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Sara Fuller
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MA in Human Geography or PGDipArts in Human Geography or PGCertArts in Human Geography or MEnvPlan or MDevCult or PGDipDevCult or PGCertDevCult or MAppAnth or PGDipAppAnth or MIntRel or MPASR or PGDipPASR or PGCertPASR or MPP or PGDipPP or PGDipSIA or MSusDev or PGDipSusDev or MEnv or MSocEntre or PGCertSocEntre
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
A critical examination of the concept of globalisation from economic, socio-cultural, political and environmental perspectives. Particular attention will be paid to local implications of global change; local and national responses in the fields of economic, social and environmental policy; community responses to globalisation; and implications of globalisation for social and environmental sustainability at the local scale.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Detailed requirements and marking rubrics for each assessment are available from the iLearn site. All written assignments should be submitted online to Turnitin via the relevant links provided in iLearn. For the group presentation, one member from each group should upload the presentation to the assignment link provided.
Extensions will be granted only in unforeseen or exceptional circumstances. If you are going to need an extension you should contact Sara before the due date. Assignments submitted after the due date and without extension will be penalised 10 percentage points per day late. Late assignments will not be accepted once the majority of assignments have been returned.
All feedback for assignments will be made available online. The standard return period for assessments at Macquarie University is 3 weeks. The grade will be in the form of a letter as consistent with University policy (HD, D, Cr, P, F) alongside individual written feedback.
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Literature review | 15% | Fri 29th Aug (midnight) |
Presentation/tutorial paper | 20% | Weeks 5-7; 9-11 |
Critical reading | 25% | Fri 10th Oct (midnight) |
Research essay | 40% | Fri 14th Nov (midnight) |
Due: Fri 29th Aug (midnight)
Weighting: 15%
Word count: 1200 words
Write a concise review of the key literature for Module 1 (Critical perspectives on globalisation and sustainable development), discussing how globalisation and sustainability are presented in the readings and outlining key synergies and tensions between discourses of globalisation and sustainable development.
Due: Weeks 5-7; 9-11
Weighting: 20%
This assessment task is comprised of two components:
a) Work in groups to prepare a presentation and lead a tutorial discussion for one assigned topic in either Module 2 (weeks 5-7) or Module 3 (weeks 9-11). Tutorial groups/sessions will be allocated in week 1. The group work component is worth 10% and is marked collectively (each group member will receive the same grade).
b) Following the tutorial discussion, you should prepare and submit an individual reflective summary (500-600 words) by 6pm Monday of the following week. This tutorial paper is worth 10% of your grade and is marked individually. Written papers will not be assessed if a student fails to present to the class.
Due: Fri 10th Oct (midnight)
Weighting: 25%
Word count: 1000 words
Collect an example of a current media report (a newspaper clipping or online news feature) that is related to the readings for Module 2 (Rethinking globalisation and sustainable development). Write a critical analysis of one of the readings from Module 2, relating it to the media report you have gathered.
Due: Fri 14th Nov (midnight)
Weighting: 40%
Word count: 3000 words
Research and produce an essay that explores the problem of prosperity versus the environment in relation to one of the following case studies:
Teaching sessions take place on Monday evenings (6-9pm) and consist of lecture and tutorial components. Internal students are required to attend the teaching sessions throughout semester. If students are unable to attend they should inform Sara ahead of time and make alternative arrangements, particularly in the case of their group presentation.
HGEO809 is a 4-credit point postgraduate unit, consisting of a total workload of 150 hours. It is therefore expected that you will devote approximately 10hrs per week over 15 weeks to meet the requirements of the unit.
All enrolled students have access to the unit iLearn website. The website will provide access to teaching materials, reading lists, assignment submission and forum discussions. Students are expected to access iLearn regularly during the teaching semester.
There is no set textbook for this unit. Required reading for each module and for assignments will be made available via iLearn and eReserve. In undertaking assignments, students are also expected to search for additional resources (electronic journals or books) available in Macquarie University Library.
Week | Date | Topic | Assessment |
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MODULE 1: Critical perspectives on globalisation and sustainable development | |||
1 | 4th Aug | Introduction | |
2 | 11th Aug | Critical perspectives: globalisation | |
3 | 18th Aug | Critical perspectives: sustainable development | |
4 | 25th Aug | Critical perspectives: actors | Literature review due Friday 29th August |
MODULE 2: Rethinking globalisation and sustainable development | |||
5 | 1st Sept | Rethinking: economy | Group presentation and tutorial |
6 | 8th Sept | Rethinking: environment | Group presentation and tutorial |
7 | 15th Sept | Rethinking: ourselves | Group presentation and tutorial |
Learning and Teaching break 22nd Sept- 3rd Oct | |||
8 | 6th Oct | Labour day- no class |
Critical reading due Friday 10th October |
MODULE 3: Action on globalisation and sustainable development | |||
9 | 13th Oct | Economic action | Group presentation and tutorial |
10 | 20th Oct | Environmental action | Group presentation and tutorial |
11 | 27th Oct | Activism and resistance | Group presentation and tutorial |
12 | 3rd Nov | Summary and reflections | |
13 | 10th Nov | No class | Research essay due Friday 14th November |
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