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A module on the politics of globalization which deals with the subject from three angles: first, the political theories and perspectives of the state and globalization; second, the developments and ramifications of global governance, and the particular features of the European Union; and third, the policy dimension, encompassing strategic policy areas such as anti-terrorism; employment and housing , health and welfare services, anti-racism and social inclusion.

The nature of globalization and the political state in a global world; Theories and perspectives of the state; theories and perspectives of globalization, understanding a divided world, ideology, capitalism and the politics of terrorism; Global governance and the politics of the nation-state; regional power blocs, the European Union and the political challenges of its member states; Policy strategies and global social policy; policy analysis and evaluation of areas such as : health and welfare; employment and housing; anti-racism and migration; crime and social exclusion; modernisation; transport ; The international arena around crime and policing; the securitisation debates; terrorism and the movement of people (legally and illegally); and how states try to retain control over their own borders and in relation to increasing policy and court interventions from the EU.

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of the module, students should be able to:
a) Critically understand theories of the role of the state and the politics of globalization.
b) Identify the features of global governance and the accompanying political potentialities and challenges.
c) Critically understand the political significance of the European Union, its framework and its global importance.
d) Analyse and assess strategies policies in areas such as health and social services, employment and housing, crime and social exclusion.

ii Skills
On implementation of the module, students should be able to demonstrate:
a) ability to synthesize a substantial range of informational material and theoretical literature.
b) ability to develop a coherent and robust academic argument at length.

Class content: 16%
Student private study: 84%
Methods include verbal presentation of ideas; essay writing and formulation of topics and personal research

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