Globalisation, Europeanisation and Public Policy (20)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| SOCI4059 | Sociology and Social Policy | 4 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- SOCI4059
- School
- Sociology and Social Policy
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module provides an applied, critical and informed understanding of the concepts and processes of globalisation and Europeanisation, and the impact of globalisation and Europeanisation upon governance and public policy. In particular, it examines the impacts of globalisation and Europeanisation upon the governance of and the making of public policy in Britain and other countries.
Target Students
Available to all PGT and PGR students including subsidiary students from outside the school. Also available to Postgraduate Exchange students. SOCI4059 cannot be taken if students are taking/have taken SOCI4017.
Classes
This module is taught through a combination of lectures and seminars.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: 2,000 words.
- 50% Coursework 2: 2,000 words.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aims of the module are:To reflect critically upon the meanings and practices of globalisation.To reflect critically upon the meanings and practices of Europeanisation.To examine the causes and impacts of globalisation and Europeanisation upon governance and public policy.To examine the processes and structures of governance, and their consequent implications for making public policy.To offer students opportunities to undertake a focused case study on the impact globalization and Europeanisation has upon Public Policy.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
- Students will gain knowledge and further their understanding of globalisation and its implications for making public policy.
- Students will gain knowledge and further their understanding of Europeanisation and its implications for making public policy.
Intellectual Skills
- Students will develop intellectual skills in assessing and evaluating the causes and consequences of globalisation and Europeanisation.
Professional Practical Skills
- Students will develop practical skills in undertaking global, international and transnational policy research and policy analysis.
Transferable (Key) Skills
- Students will develop their transferable skills in analysing and synthesising material, and in communicating and presenting their ideas.
Conveners
- Kevin Zapata Celestino