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This module aims to explore the ways in which a global world is governed. It examines the changing nature of political authority, and the ways in which this impacts on the everyday lives of individuals and the functions of states. The module debates how influential democracy is in a global era, looking at the rise of corporate power and of other new sources of political, social, and cultural authority.

Theories of globalisation and global political processes

The changing nature of governance in a globalised world

Debates on the diminishing role of democracy

The role of corporate power in global decision making

 student passing this module should be able to:

1. Understand a range of critical perspectives on the sources of global authority
2. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the ways in which globalisation is changing political authority
3. Evaluate the outcomes of political changes on the lives of individuals and groups around the world
4. Question the nature and development of global politics for the future

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.