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Globalization and sustainable development (1955)

  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. Wim LAMBRECHTS 
  
Co-lecturer :Prof. dr. Koen VAN LAER 
  
Member of the teaching team :Mevrouw Brigitta BIJLOOS 
 Mevrouw Saba VAKILI 
 Mevrouw Sara SCHAEKEN 
 Mevrouw Tine VANDENDRIESSCHE 


Language of instruction : English


Credits: 3,0
  
Period: semester 1 (3sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Exam contract: not possible


 
Sequentiality
 
   No sequentiality

Content

The interdisciplinary course Globalization and sustainable development consists of a series of lectures by experts on contemporary topics concerning the relations between the global north and the global south and with particular attention for development. In the framework of global relations, these topics cover contemporary social phenomena in the global south and the respective challenges to sustainable development in a variety of domains (e.g. education, law, international politics, health, agriculture, economics and management, etc.). It exposes students to a plurality of perspectives on local and societal challenges at a time of unprecedented globalization. The course aims to provide a broader and deeper understanding of contemporary global issues and to develop students critical abilities with respect to other cultures.



Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture  
Small group session  


Evaluation

Period 1    Credits 3,00

Evaluation method
Written evaluaton during teaching periode30 %
Reflection assignment
Written exam70 %
Paper
Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass)
Conditions Conditions to participate in the evaluation: Attendance to the lectures is required. Students will be required to sign for presence. They are allowed to miss max. 1 lecture for a valid reason, which they have to communicate to the administrative co-ordinator. In case of more absences they will not be allowed to submit their paper. During the course, students are required to read the articles related to each lecture beforehand and to formulate one question based on them. They submit their question through a digital platform before the deadline, so that the lecturer can address some questions during the lecture. Students' active participation in the debate after the lecture is encouraged.
Consequences If the student does not attend all lectures, submit his/her question on time before each leacture s/he will not be allowed to submit the evaluation paper.
Additional information The questions are not graded.

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No


Learning outcomes
UHasselt instellingsbrede opleidingsonderdelen
  •  EC 
  • EC 01: The student has the ability to communicate in a respectful manner with people presenting different culture orientations and develop an open mindset towards the world.
  •  EC 
  • EC 02: The student is capable of handling the complexity and uncertainties of sustainability problems. He/she can detect mutual relations and use them as a starting point for constructive interventions.
  •  EC 
  • EC 03: The student is capable to work within an interdisciplinary context in which he/she can interpret his/her role and the relation to others.
  •  EC 
  • EC 04: The student can construct knowledge through gathering, processing and criticizing (judging) information.
  •  EC 
  • EC 05: The student is capable of self reflection (oral and written) and discussion about his/her performance, thus gaining insight in their personal growth.
  •  EC 
  • EC 07: The student is aware of the influence of his/her culture towards social issues concerning north-south relations, international institutions, current social phenomena and the challenge of sustainable development. The student is able to establish a dialogue about these topics.
 

  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
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