Course: Globalization and the GCC Draft Schedule - Fall 2017
Course code: LSH 2023
Your instructor is Patrick Kane
My Office Hours are 9-11 AM Sunday and 9-11 AM Monday or by appointment in C-Block at SMC
My office phone is x 6266
my email is pkane@hct.ac.ae
Your instructor is Patrick Kane
My Office Hours are 9-11 AM Sunday and 9-11 AM Monday or by appointment in C-Block at SMC
My office phone is x 6266
my email is pkane@hct.ac.ae
Description of the course:
In this course
we Identify and explain the fundamental social, cultural, economic,
environmental, political and social characteristics of globalisation. We also
explain and analyze the challenges and opportunities offered to the Arab Gulf
states by globalisation. We shall compare,
contrast and evaluate the various ways Arab Gulf culture has responded to
globalisation’s effect on cultural, national and regional identities. Students
shall explain and defend ideas about globalization using reflective practices.
Finally, we want all of you to enjoy this course and to allow each
of you an opportunity to explore how the role of the Arab Gulf in the global
economy and society is important in your lives. We’ll make use of multimedia,
and personal experiences and various sources in shaping this course.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Course
Outline
Schedule
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Content
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CLO
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Coursework %
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Week 1
Sun 20 Aug -
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Introduction to Course
Introduction of Key Concepts in Social,
Cultural, Economic, Educational, Environmental or Political Aspects and
Characteristics of Globalisation.
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1,2,3
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Weeks 2 – 4
Week 6 |
Applied Discussion or Group Project of an
Aspect of Social or Cultural Characteristics of Globalisation (for
example: Language, Migration).
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Key Concept Quiz on the BB9
Quiz due end of Week 6
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1, 2,3,4
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15%
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Week 6
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Short Answer Quiz (or as scheduled by your instructor)
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1,2,3,4
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10%
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Weeks 6-9
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In-class written Essay (based on assigned readings) on Social, Cultural, Economic,
Environmental and Political Aspects and Characteristics of
Globalisation.
Due end of Week 9 or as scheduled by
instructor)
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25%
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Weeks 10-13
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Individual PowerPoint or MindMap presentation on a topic of globalisation - topics to be
chosen by student in consultation with instructor (with APA Citations)
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1,2,3, 4
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20%
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Weeks 13-14
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Final Exam Preparation
FWA Final Exam - date and time to be arranged |
1, 2,3, 4
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30%
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