Globalisation

Concepts of globalization and its problems in social, economic and political perspective.

Classification of global processes.

Political, social and economic global phenomena.

The idea of the course is to explore and acquire with a broad and diverse knowledge on globalisation. This area of social sicence has been developed widely in the last 40 years. There are several academic perspectives focusing on this diverse process, dealing with different aspects of it. At class we will try to follow the discussion on the roots and origins of globalisation, the ways of understaning globalisation. We will explore different compontents of globalisation: economic, political, cultural, social dimention. Finally we will explore some consequences of globalisation from the point of political view, and look through for the critques and attamepts to improve and manage the process.

Essential readings:

The Globalization Reader (2020) Ed. by Lechner, Frank J., Boli John, Wilet Blackwell.

Baylis John, Smith Steve, Owens Patricia (2022), The Globalization of World Politics. An Introduction to International Relations, Oxford.

Student knows the basic concept about origins of globalisation.

Student knows the basic facts and figures referring to globalisation

Student can indicate and explain the main concepts defining globalisation.

Student understand the comlexity of globalisation process

Student can present the main challeges caused by globalisation

Student is able to formulate the main arguments critisising globalisation and understands its ethical background.

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