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GEOP809 – Globalisation and Sustainable Development
2016 – S2 External
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
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 GradDipPASR or PGCertPASR or MPPP or PGDipPP or PGDipSIA or MSusDev or PGDipSusDev or MEnv or MSocEntre or PGCertSocEntre or GradDipEnv or GradDipSIA or GradCertSIA or GradCertSusDev or GradDipSusDev or GradCertSocEntre or MGlobalHlthDevStud or GradCertGlobalHlthDevStud or GradDipPP or GradDipIntRel or MDevStudGlobalHlth
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
GEOP709
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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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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Discuss and appraise the concepts of globalisation and sustainable development
- Critically assess competing perspectives on how questions of globalisation and sustainability affect real life communities around the world
- Demonstrate experience-based knowledge of how issues of globalisation and sustainability play out in your own local contexts.
- Integrate broad intellectual debates with everyday situations and examples.
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake desk based research and communicate clearly, in written and oral formats, on issues related to globalisation and sustainable development
General Assessment Information
Assessment requirements and submission
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. Students are NOT required to submit any assessments in hard copy. Instructions for online assignment submission are available at http://mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/assignments.htm
Assessment extensions and late penalties
Circumstances that affect your ability to complete assignments by the deadline must be discussed with the convenor (Sara) prior to the due date. Extensions will be granted only in unforeseen or exceptional circumstances. Appropriate supporting documentation (e.g. medical certificate) will be required.
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.
Assessment feedback
All feedback for assignments will be made available online. The grade will be in the form of a letter as consistent with University policy (HD, D, Cr, P, F) alongside written feedback. The standard return period for assessments at Macquarie University is 3 weeks.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Literature review | 15% | Sun 4th Sept (midnight) |
| Online participation | 20% | Ongoing |
| Critical reading | 25% | Sun 16th Oct (midnight) |
| Research essay | 40% | Weds 16th Nov (midnight) |
Literature review
Due: Sun 4th Sept (midnight)
Weighting: 15%
Word count: 1500 words
Write a review of the key literature for Module 1 (Critical perspectives on globalisation and sustainable development) that considers how globalisation and sustainable development are presented in the readings and outlines key synergies and tensions between discourses of globalisation and sustainable development.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Discuss and appraise the concepts of globalisation and sustainable development
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake desk based research and communicate clearly, in written and oral formats, on issues related to globalisation and sustainable development
Online participation
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%
Prepare a 'virtual presentation' and lead an online discussion for one assigned topic in either Module 2 (weeks 7-9) or Module 3 (weeks 10-12) alongside participating in other online discussions during the semester. Each discussion forum will remain open for a week and tutorial topics will be allocated in week 1. This assessment task is worth 20%, with 10% allocated for leading discussion around your assigned topic and 10% allocated for your contributions to the remaining discussions.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Discuss and appraise the concepts of globalisation and sustainable development
- Critically assess competing perspectives on how questions of globalisation and sustainability affect real life communities around the world
- Demonstrate experience-based knowledge of how issues of globalisation and sustainability play out in your own local contexts.
- Integrate broad intellectual debates with everyday situations and examples.
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake desk based research and communicate clearly, in written and oral formats, on issues related to globalisation and sustainable development
Critical reading
Due: Sun 16th 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.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Discuss and appraise the concepts of globalisation and sustainable development
- Critically assess competing perspectives on how questions of globalisation and sustainability affect real life communities around the world
- Demonstrate experience-based knowledge of how issues of globalisation and sustainability play out in your own local contexts.
- Integrate broad intellectual debates with everyday situations and examples.
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake desk based research and communicate clearly, in written and oral formats, on issues related to globalisation and sustainable development
Research essay
Due: Weds 16th 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:
- Case Study 1: Food Production and Industrial Agriculture
- Case Study 2: Ecovillages
- Case Study 3: NGOs
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Discuss and appraise the concepts of globalisation and sustainable development
- Critically assess competing perspectives on how questions of globalisation and sustainability affect real life communities around the world
- Integrate broad intellectual debates with everyday situations and examples.
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake desk based research and communicate clearly, in written and oral formats, on issues related to globalisation and sustainable development
Delivery and Resources
Attendance requirements
There are no compulsory on campus sessions for external students. Teaching sessions for internal students take place on Tuesday evenings (6-9pm) and external students are welcome to attend these teaching sessions if they are able to do so.
Workload
GEOP809 is a 4-credit point postgraduate unit, consisting of a total workload of 150 hours. It is therefore expected that students will devote approximately 10hrs per week over 15 weeks to meet the requirements of the unit.
Technology used and required
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. For external students, the unit is structured so that the majority of learning will take place online. Regular access to iLearn is essential in order to complete the unit successfully.
Reading
There is no set textbook for this unit. Required reading for each module and for assignments will be made available via iLearn and Multisearch. In undertaking assignments, students are also expected to search for additional resources (electronic journals or books) available in Macquarie University Library.
Unit Schedule
| Week | w/c | Topic | Assessment |
| MODULE 1: Critical perspectives on globalisation and sustainable development | |||
| 1 | 1st Aug | Introduction | |
| 2 | 8th Aug | Critical perspectives: globalisation | Online discussion |
| 3 | 15th Aug | Critical perspectives: sustainable development | Online discussion |
| 4 | 22nd Aug | Critical perspectives: actors | Online discussion |
| 5 | 29th Aug | No class |
Literature review due Sun 4th Sept |
| 6 | 5th Sept | No class | |
| MODULE 2: Rethinking globalisation and sustainable development | |||
| 7 | 12th Sept | Rethinking: economy | Presentation & online discussion |
| Learning and Teaching break 19th-30th Sept | |||
| 8 | 3rd Oct | Rethinking: environment | Presentation & online discussion |
| 9 | 10th Oct | Rethinking: ourselves | Presentation & online discussion/Critical reading due Sun 16th Oct |
| MODULE 3: Action on globalisation and sustainable development | |||
| 10 | 17th Oct | Economic action | Presentation & online discussion |
| 11 | 24th Oct | Environmental action | Presentation & online discussion |
| 12 | 31st Oct | Activism and resistance | Presentation & online discussion |
| 13 | 7th Nov | Summary and reflections | Research essay due Weds 16th Nov |
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Demonstrate experience-based knowledge of how issues of globalisation and sustainability play out in your own local contexts.
Assessment task
- Online participation
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Discuss and appraise the concepts of globalisation and sustainable development
Assessment tasks
- Literature review
- Online participation
- Critical reading
- Research essay
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critically assess competing perspectives on how questions of globalisation and sustainability affect real life communities around the world
- Integrate broad intellectual debates with everyday situations and examples.
Assessment tasks
- Online participation
- Critical reading
- Research essay
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Integrate broad intellectual debates with everyday situations and examples.
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake desk based research and communicate clearly, in written and oral formats, on issues related to globalisation and sustainable development
Assessment tasks
- Online participation
- Critical reading
- Research essay
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake desk based research and communicate clearly, in written and oral formats, on issues related to globalisation and sustainable development
Assessment tasks
- Literature review
- Online participation
- Critical reading
- Research essay
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critically assess competing perspectives on how questions of globalisation and sustainability affect real life communities around the world
- Demonstrate experience-based knowledge of how issues of globalisation and sustainability play out in your own local contexts.
- Integrate broad intellectual debates with everyday situations and examples.
Assessment tasks
- Online participation
- Research essay