PUPn4455 Globalization and its phases: History, economy and migration flows

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Zuzana Schwidrowski, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. PhDr. Tomáš Sirovátka, CSc. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Zuzana Schwidrowski, Ph.D.
Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Fri 16:00–17:40 bude_upresneno
Prerequisites
none
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course will examine globalization as an evolving, historical process that over the last few centuries has revolutionized human society. It will cover globalization’s main phases, key drivers, and manifestations. Governments and individuals across the world strive to benefit from globalization while mitigating its negative effects. Globalization is a broad topic, and the course does note aim and cannot cover all its aspects.
Learning outcomes
Understanding of the main phases of globalization, their drivers, and forms as well as the current main challenges to globalization.
Syllabus
  • Outline of the content 1. Major phases of globalization (part 1) a. When did globalization start? b. Once more: When did globalization begin? c. Brief history of globalization 2. Major phases of globalization (part 2) a. Globalization in History: A Geographical Perspective b. Globalization and Growth in 20Th century 3. Trade, FDI and globalization a. The history of globalization through lenses of trade and FDI b. Globalization, Trade & Labor Markets: Key Trends, Challenges c. FDI and globalization 4. Trade, FDI and employment links in a globalized world a. Trade and employment in Arab countries b. FDI and employment in Africa c. Can declining FDI contribute to sustainable development? 5. Globalization and migration a. Migration and Globalization – Forms, Patterns and Effects b. Migration patterns in North Africa c. The Globalization of migration 6. Globalization and demographics a. Almost 8 billion and counting – the demographic challenge b. Population and globalization c. Demographic challenges in the Maghreb countries 7. The period of US-led globalization a. The Payoff to America from Globalization b. Attitudes towards globalization in the US and UK c. End of globalization as we know it? 8. China in the global economy a. China and the US: The Contest for Global Economic Leadership b. Foreign Support for China’s Global Economic Leadership c. Economic presence of China in the Maghreb countries 9. Current challenges to globalization: climate change a. Globalization and environment (NBER) b. Climate change as globalization’s major challenge c. Globalization: part of the solution to climate change 10. Regional perspective: Globalization and the MENA region a. Globalization and its discontent in the MENA region b. Smart development strategy for the Maghreb region c. Socio-economic challenges: Migration, Education & Employment
Literature
    recommended literature
  • STIGLITZ, Joseph E. Globalization and its discontents. First edition. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2002, xxii, 288. ISBN 0393324397. info
Teaching methods
The course will take a form of weekly classes, which will be structured as follows: We will cover, in an interactive manner, the topic of the week. This will be followed by a presentation of an individual student or a small group. The presentation would apply lessons emerging from the readings and class discussion to a particular aspect of globalization or a specific region. Remaining time will be spent on discussing topical issues (for example, the impact of COVID 19 on globalization).
Assessment methods
Requirements consist of active class participation, presentation, and a short paper/essay. Grade will be based on: (1) class participation (10%); (2) presentation on a selected public finance issue (40%); (3) a final exam (50%).
Language of instruction
English
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2022, Spring 2024.
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