Global processes
2022/2023
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module comprises courses within the areas of globalisation and global processes as well as a project based study of a selected subject within the scope of this theme. The project will be written on the basis of joint courses, in addition to one or a number of profile courses.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- globalisation theories and global processes, based on the highest level of international research within the field
- relevant cultural, social, political and economic developments
- reflection on a scientific basis on selected culture and communication theories.
Skills
- problem identification within international and intercultural issues relating to the areas of the module
- assessing and choosing among globalisation theories, methods and tools and, on this background, substantiating the choices made and setting up relevant models for analysis and problem solving, critical analysis, discussion and communication of knowledge of global processes
- reflecting on a scientific basis on selected globalisation theories and global processes.
Competences
- delimitation and analysis of complex international and/or intercultural issues in a creative, independent and methodologically well-founded manner
- launching and implementing disciplinary and cross-disciplinary cooperation on global processes
- continuation of personal academic development and specialisation within the selected area.
Type of instruction
Type of instruction is described in § 17 in the curriculum.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Global processes |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
Oral exam based on a project
The examination will take the form of a conversation between the student(s), the examiner and an internal examiner on the basis of a project report prepared by the student(s). The project report will be viewed as the joint responsibility of the group, and it must not exceed 25 pages per student, or 30 pages if the report is prepared by one student. Duration of examination: 20 minutes per student and 10 minutes per group for voting and announcement of the result, up to a maximum of 90 minutes total for groups and 30 minutes for individual examinations. The stipulated time intervals include voting and announcement of result. Re-examinations will be held according to the rules in force on group examinations as stipulated in the Examination Order. |
| ECTS | 15 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Globale processer |
| Module code | KACCG20203 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
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| ECTS | 15 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board for Cross-Cultural Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Learning |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
