Social and Cultural Globalization: Theories and Issues
2025/2026
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module comprises a relevant coursework and an individual take-home assignment.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
The student must attain
Knowledge and understanding of:
- key theories on the dynamics of global cultural change, such as theories on the global dissemination of ideas, values, media and social forms as well as artifacts and technologies
- cultural globalization’s effect on identity in various national and regional contexts.
Skills
The student must attain
Skills in:
- analyzing and reflecting on central theories and phenomena in cultural globalization.
Competences
The student must attain
Competencies in:
- analyzing contemporary cultural and/or social globalization processes and issues
- contributing to the elucidation and discussion of cultural, political, and social consequences of globalization processes, on the basis of relevant knowledge
- discussing the effect of the selected theoretical approach the understanding and realization of globalization processes and their consequences
- communicating about issues in social and cultural globalization in a clear, well-formulated written English.
Type of instruction
Please see § 17 in the curriculum.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Social and Cultural Globalization: Theories and Issues |
| Type of exam | Written exam
The examination is an individual take-home assignment; the content
of the assignment must demonstrate that the student has achieved
the above- mentioned learning objectives. The exact content of the
assignment will be determined by the course instructor at the start
of the semester. The assignment paper must comprise a minimum of
six pages and a maximum of eight pages
The assignment paper will be evaluated by the examiner. Any re-examinations will be held in accordance with the above guidelines on the basis of a revised assignment paper. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| 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 | Kulturel globalisering: teorier og emner |
| Module code | BALISE2017 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of International and Cross‐Cultural Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Learning |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
