Global Issues
| Module title | Global Issues |
|---|---|
| Module code | INT3617 |
| Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 | 10 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 20 |
|---|
Module description
This module will help you develop a good understanding of current global challenges that affect different aspects of international life, such as climate change, food security and inequality. You will examine supranational sustainable development goals, current trends within index reports or research findings, the goals of international conferences and summits, and opinions expressed in the media or by NGOs. You will make connections to your own lives and events in different parts of the world, use critical analysis to identify key problems and evaluate approaches to tackling these.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The module aims to equip you with:
- awareness of contemporary global issues and their impact
- the ability to critically evaluate sources to determine their reliability and relevance
- the skills to interpret data and draw comparisons
- the ability to draw on evidence to critically evaluate proposed solutions to problems
- the skills to coherently present evidence-based written reports and presentations
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of current global issues
- 2. Interpret, analyse and evaluate current global issues
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Critically evaluate concepts, arguments, data and cases in selected current global issues
- 4. Communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions to non-specialist audiences
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Demonstrate ability to research and learn independently and cooperatively
- 6. Collaborate with others to share ideas, skills and knowledge
Syllabus plan
Selected current global issues related to: climate change and the environment, globalization, inequality and poverty, food security, health, technology, gender and society
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | 45 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Set work and follow up work in preparation for seminars | 42 | Students will be given activities to complete in preparation for the weekly seminar |
| Seminar | 63 | Teacher led and based on and set work for this |
| Guided Independent Study | 45 | Research to inform preparation of assignment and presentations, collaboration and preparation for group work, collaboration and preparation for group work, accessing key resources |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation on a researched global issue | 5 minutes per person | 1-6 | Written |
| Group assignment | 1500 words | 1-6 | Written and verbal |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Presentation | 40 | 5 minutes per person | 1-6 | Written feedback |
| Individual Written Report | 60 | 1200 words | 1-5 | Written feedback |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Written Report (60%) Resubmit individual written report and carry out a Viva to discuss findings (Referral) (100%) | Individual Written Report | 1-5 | Next assessment opportunity |
| Group presentation on a researched global issue (40%) | Written reflection on original group work | 5, 6 | Next assessment opportunity |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral– if you miss an assessment for reasons judged legitimate by the Mitigation Committee, the applicable assessment will normally be deferred. See ‘Details of reassessment’ for the form that assessment usually takes. When deferral occurs there is ordinarily no change to the overall weighting of that assessment.
Referral– if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to resubmit the revised written assignment and carry out a Viva to discuss your findings. Only your performance in this exam will count towards your final module grade. A grade of 40% will be awarded if the examination is passed.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
ELE – College to provide hyperlink to appropriate pages Course: (INT3617) Global Issues (exeter.ac.uk)
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | Yes |
| Origin date | 23/03/2021 |
| Last revision date | 20/06/2023 |
