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FdSc Uniformed Public Services
2012/13 SOUD2147: Global Citizenship & Cultural Diversity
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Contents
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1 Module Aims
Welcome to module SOUD2147
With national borders becoming increasingly porous to external influences
(economic, political, cultural), new questions arise about the meaning of
citizenship, democracy and cultural diversity in a globalized world.
This module aims to provide the students with an understanding of the ever
changing nature of global citizenship. The module aims to explore the concept of
globalisation and how it has developed. It will investigate the historical context of
globalisation with a focus on the influence of the Western world. The module will
ask students to examine globalisation and will consistently ask if we are free to
choose what type of globalisation we want.
The second part of this module focuses on the concept of ‘the dark side of
globalisation’ and the ‘uncivil society’ that operates in the darkness of these
porous boundaries. The module looks to explore a range of global issues that are
associated with the global ‘uncivil society’ including Piracy, trafficking & organised
crime, armed conflict, international terrorism, human rights violations and modern
slavery amongst others.
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3 Teaching and Learning Strategy
This module will see the students create a student global issues think tank that will
investigate the theories and concepts associated with our ever increasingly
globalised society. The students will attend a range of lectures on some key
generic globalisation topics including ‘the history of globalisation’, ‘what does a
globalised work look like?’, ‘climate change and globalisation’ and ‘global
poverty’.
The module will then be delivered as a series of seminars that will explore a range
of issues associated with ‘the dark side of globalisation’. The students will, in
pairs, choose which topics the want to investigate further and the module will
conclude with a student led conference where they will disseminate their research
through the use of poster presentations which will form crisis guides.
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Assessment
Task 1 (40%) LO 1 & 4
2500 word essay The essay title is ‘What kind of globalisation do we want?’ Through this essay the students need to consider the following; What is globalisation and how has it developed? How has globalisation impacted upon citizenship, identity, democracy and cultural diversity? Are we still free to determine our future as individuals, as groups of like minded people and through the power of elected governments? Can we to a large extent pick and choose between the bits we like and don’t like? Can we grasp the opportunities that globalisation offers and take the sting out of its threats? Task 2 (60%) LO2, 3, 4.
Students, in pairs, will create a poster presentation crisis guide for a global issues student led conference titled ‘The Dark side of Globalisation’ on their chosen topic. Topics can include:
Piracy and Somalia
Global poverty
Human rights
Women’s rights
International terrorism and extremism.
Armed conflict
Globalisation and climate change
Contemporary slavery.
Trafficking (drugs, arms, people)
Organised crime Each pair needs to have their topic approved by the tutor. This list is not
exclusive, but any topic that is not listed but wants to be used for assessment
needs to be approved by the module leader.
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The poster presentation crisis guide will include and be assessed in following areas;
An overview of the issue 10%
A time line of key events 10%
A matrix: (a deeper look at a particular aspect[s] of the problem) this could
be anything that is related to the topic.
10%
An analysis of the options, with a focus on the policies and global governance 25%
Resources and referencing 5%
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5 Date of Submission
Task 1 Essay (40%) Formative 15th April 2013 Summative 22nd April 2013 Task 2 Poster presentation crisis guide (60%) Formative 20th May 2013 Summative 3rd June 2013
Submissions must be in-line with University of Plymouth and South Devon College
academic regulations. Any extenuating circumstances must be applied for before
date of submission. Failure to submit on time will result in a nil grade.
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6 Definitive Module Record
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: SOUD2147 CREDITS: 20 LEVEL: 5
MODULE TITLE: Global citizenship and cultural diversity
PRE-REQUISITE(S): None
CO-REQUISITE(S): None
COMPENSATABLE WITHIN THIS PROGRAMME: Yes
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR
The module aims to provide students with an overview of the key issues of global citizenship and cultural
diversity.
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
(C1)COURSEWORK 100%
Subject Assessment Panel Group to which module should be linked: Uniformed Public Services
Minimum pass mark for professional body accreditation: N/A
MODULE AIMS:
With national borders becoming increasingly porous to external influences (economic, political, cultural), new
questions arise about the meaning of citizenship, democracy and cultural diversity in a globalized world.
To broaden and deepen students critical understanding of the theories and processes relevant to globalisation
To explore cultural diversity
To study problems and issues that cut across traditional, national or cultural boundaries and how they
impact on the public services and other organisations
To develop an historical and critical framework for analysis of contemporary globalised relations
ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of a module the learner will be expected to be able
to:
1. Explain globalisation on political concepts such as citizenship and identity, democracy and cultural diversity
2. Examine and analyse the problems and issues that cut across traditional, national or cultural borders.
3. Demonstrate the ability to analyse the many conflicts related to questions of values, symbols and rights.
4. Identify the changing nature of citizenship and democracy.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Globalisation theory, global citizenship, national identity and citizenship, democracy in the 21st century, cultural
identities, western culture, cultures of the world, multi-culturalism, development of human rights, pluralism in
society, ethics, diversity and equality, Arab spring, international terrorism, war & conflict.
APPROVAL: DATE OF APPROVAL: 21 June 2011
DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: September 2011
DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: XX/XX/XX
FACULTY:
University of Plymouth
Colleges
SCHOOL:
PARTNER
INSTITUTION:
South Devon College
(For FHSW) NAME OF
SITE:
MODULE LEADER: Glyn Potter Term: 11/AY/AU/M
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Assessment Criteria:
Task 1: LO 1, 2 Task 2: LO 1, 2, 3, 4,
Assessment Mode:
Students will be required to complete the following tasks:
Task 1:(40%) Essay ‘Are we free to choose what globalisation we want?’
Task 2:(60%) Pairs Poster presentation crisis guide
Schedule of Teaching and Learning:
Contact Time: Lectures, seminars, workshops. Visits and visiting speakers.
Non-contact Time: Directed and non-directed reading, collection and review of information, discussion
about development, preparation and completion of tasks.
1.1.1 Recommended Texts and Sources
The recommended texts for the course are:
Books:
Cabrera, L. (2010) The Practice of Global Citizenship. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Bellamy, R. (2008) Citizenship: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Evangelista, M. (2008) Law, Ethics, and the War on Terror. Cambridge: Polity press.
Fisk, R. (2006) The Great War for Civilisation: The Conquest of the Middle East. London: Harper Perennial.
Legrain, P. (2003) Open World: The Truth About Globalisation. London: Time Warner Books.
Lewis, Bernard (2001) The Middle East: 2000 Years of History from the Rise of Christianity to the Present Day. London: Phoenix.
Weiss, T, G. (2007) Humanitarian Intervention: Ideas in Action - War and Conflict in the Modern World. Oxford: Polity Press.
Journals: Time magazine The spectator The economist There will be a range of key readings associated with each topic and these will be listed within the scheme of learning.
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7 Scheme of Learning
Week Topic Suggested Reading Topic /Activity
1 – 28th Jan 2013
What is this world we live in? Introduction to module topic and assessment. The aim of this session is explore what we know and feel about the world in which we are living; We will discuss and explore a range key questions What key themes defined the 20th Century? What will define the 21st century What is globalisation as you understand it? What is global governance and can it work? Areas for discussion will also include – liberation, nationalism, neo-liberalism, neo-conservatism and revolution.
Please buy and begin reading Radical Also recommended Al Qaeda
2 – 4th Feb 2013
Can we choose which type of globalisation we want? Part One An introduction to globalisation and essay question. A short history of globalisation – the session will explore the development of globalisation. This will be done through a lecture and discussion and will focus on a heavily Westernised view point but will consider other global perspectives. It will explore globalisation through Tea, Heroin and Slavery. Presentation for this session is here
Legraine, P. (2002) Open World:/ The truth about Globalisation. Heine, J. & Thakur, R. (2011) The Dark Side of Globalization http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home.html https://www.gov.uk/government/policies?utf8=%E2%9C%93&keywords=&topics[]=all&departments[]=foreign-commonwealth-office
3 - 11th Feb 2013
Can we choose which type of globalisation we want? Part Two The session will introduce the challenges we face today in an uncivil society. It will investigate the term ‘uncivil society’ and will then take a greater look at a range to topics associated with an uncivil society
Legraine, P. (2002) Open World:/ The truth about Globalisation. Heine, J. & Thakur, R. (2011) The Dark Side of Globalization
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including; organised crime, armed conflict, climate change, human rights abuses, international terrorism, nuclear weapons proliferation and public health. Presentation for this session is here
http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home.html https://www.gov.uk/government/policies?utf8=%E2%9C%93&keywords=&topics[]=all&departments[]=foreign-commonwealth-office
4 – 25th Feb 2013
Globalisation and climate change – talk and tour of Transition Town Totnes. The talk and tour will based around the concept of ‘think global act local’. Includes Peak Oil discussion and global society & Human Needs round table discussion based around Max Neef’s works from Chile. The roundtable discussion will ask questions around poverty, cultures and identity in a globalised world amongst others. Further resources for the talk and tour:
http://www.biggreencanoe.org/?page_id=18 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_human_needs http://www.max-neef.cl/download/Max_Neef_From_the_outside_looking_in.pdf http://www.max-neef.cl/download/Max-neef_Human_Scale_development.pdf
5 – 4thMar 2013
Why Poverty? The aim of this session is to explore global poverty and a range of associated debates. This session will use video as means for analysis and will create a series of discussions around some of the key issues surrounding global poverty. http://www.whypoverty.net/en/article/629/#en/?&_suid=136223815258009333345971756795 http://www.open.edu/openlearn/society/international-development/ou-on-the-bbc-why-poverty The session will use the why poverty documentaries to ask many questions
http://www.whypoverty.net/en/article/629/ I recommend that you enrol and complete this short on-line course titled – ‘living in a globalised world’ as a compliment to this why poverty lecture. http://www.open.edu/openlearn/society/politics-policy-people/sociology/living-globalised-world/content-section-0
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investigating the truth about global poverty – questions will include; What is Poverty? How do you define poor? Do we know what poverty is? An animated history http://www.whypoverty.net/en/video/24/ How poor is poor? http://www.whypoverty.net/en/article/629/ Are women better at getting out of poverty than men? http://www.whypoverty.net/en/video/37/ The session will finish with a debate about some of the options of how to best tackle some of problems seen. There are 9 ideas to be discussed they can be found here - http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/nov/18/global-poverty-experts-ideas-for-change
Please read the documentary makers thoughts here - http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2012/nov/18/why-poverty-world-documentary-directors-interview I urge all students to engage with all the material available on the project.
6 – 11th Mar 2013
Selecting topics and pairs for poster presentation crisis guide: Preparation for the seminar season – what to read? How to question effectively? How can I get the most out of the seminars? Note making? Transcribing & coding taped interviews. Introduction to and organisation of the model UN seminar taking place in week 14 20th May 2013. http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/modelun/prep.html Please begin reading through the following documents as a background to how it all works: http://una.org.uk/content/university-resources-participants
Key generaic source base for seminar season – more directed reading will be given for each topic investigated. FCO - https://www.gov.uk/government/policies?utf8=%E2%9C%93&keywords=&topics[]=all&departments[]=foreign-commonwealth-office Chatham House - http://www.chathamhouse.org/ UN - http://www.un.org/en/
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You will be assigned some more directed reading nearer the time of the event.
7 – 18th Mar 2013
Somalia and Piracy; an international response? The aim of this seminar is explore the issue of modern day piracy off the coast of Somalia. It will do this through a panel discussion and expert lecture. Lecture – Roger Clarke – What is Piracy and what is the response? Panel – Lt Roger Clarke RN, A representative of the private industry and possibly an academic from the strategic studies department Plymouth University or research group form BRNC Dartmouth. It will be the student’s role will be to interview the panel trying to gain evidence for their crisis guide. Therefore the background reading will be vital in designing the appropriate question base.
Further Reading for the seminar
House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, 2011, Piracy off the coast of Somalia, London: House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee available at www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201012/cmselect/cmfaff/writev/1318/1318.pdf
Middleton, Roger, 2008, Piracy in Somalia, London: Chatham House, available at http://www.chathamhouse.org/sites/default/files/public/Research/Africa/1008piracysomalia.pdf
More information can be found on Chatham House’s website under ‘Piracy and Armed Non-State Actors’ http://www.chathamhouse.org/research/africa/current-projects/armed-non-state-actors
8 – 25th Mar 2013
Drugs and organised crime This session will explore the issues surrounding the global polices that are designed to tackle drugs trafficking – it will consider the role of the UK Public services and how they work with their global partners.
http://www.chathamhouse.org/sites/default/files/public/Research/International%20Security/270312summary.pdf
9 – 15th April 2013
Contemporary Slavery and Human trafficking.
http://www.chathamhouse.org/sites/default/fi
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This session will explore human trafficking through the showing a hard hitting documentary and will include a discussion around the documentary and how the international community can come together to tackle the issue. It will consider the role of governments, charities (NGOs) and the private sector.
les/public/Research/International%20Law/280612summary_ht.pdf
10 – 22nd April 2013
Cultural revolution in the 21st Century Formative assessment for essay – peer review session
https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/working-for-peace-and-long-term-stability-in-the-middle-east-and-north-africa
11 – 29th April 2013
Armed Conflict, Human rights and the UN: the questions of Afghanistan, Kosovo and Sierra Leone - what can we learn moving forward? This seminar will be led by a Major in the British Army who will lecture and lead a discussion around armed conflict using a range of case studies. The session will then take the form of a discussion around current conflicts including Syria and Mali.
Reading for this seminar will be made available nearer to the event.
12 – 13th May 2013
International terrorism & Violent extremism This session will explore international terrorism and extremism. It is hoped that this session will take the form of a practical workshop delivered by the terrorist branch of Devon and Cornwall police. The session will conclude with a discussion based around Majjid Nawaz’s Radical.
https://www.mi5.gov.uk/ho
me/the-
threats/terrorism/internati
onal-terrorism.html
13 – 20th May 2013
MUN event further details on this event will be available nearer to the event.
Formative assessment for poster presentation. This will be done through booked tutorials throughout the week.
15 – 3rd June 2013
Summative assessment Poster presentation seminar: ‘The dark side of globalisation’ a crisis guide seminar.
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