Globalized Culture

Code:

LRI024

Acronym:

CG

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	International Relations

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Germanic Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Languages and International Relations

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LRI	73	Study plan	3	-	3	21,5	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

By the end of the curricular unit, the students should be able to:
1) Recognise the most important theories on globalization;
2) Recognise the impact of globalization in its cultural dimensions;
3) Recognise the most important characteristics of the academic discourse on questions of multi-culturality, diversity and inter-culturality;
4) Critcally analyse different definitions of multi-culturalism in the cultural sector.

Learning outcomes and competences

Critical knowledge by the students of a) the most important theories on globalization, b) the impact of globalization in its cultural dimensions, c) the most important characteristics of the academic discourse on questions of multi-culturality, diversity and inter-culturality, d) different definitions of multi-culturalism in the cultural sector.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

N.a.

Program

1. Theories of gloablization
2. Globalization and culture
3. Cultural diversity
4. Multi-culturality and inter-culturality

Mandatory literature

Ahmad, A. ; New Age Globalization. Meaning and Metaphors , Basingstoke/New York: Palgrave Macmillan., 2013
Eriksen, T. H.; Globalization. Edition 2. The Key Concepts. , New York: Berg., 2014
Nederveen Pieterse, J.; Globalization & Culture. , Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield, 2015. ISBN: ISBN 978-0-7425-5606-5
Scholte, J. A.; Globalization: A Critical Introduction. , Basingstoke & New York: Palgrave Macmillan. , 2005
Uberoi, V. & Modood, T (red.); Multiculturalism Rethought: Interpretations, Dilemmas and New Directions: Essays in Honour of Bhikhu Parekh., Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2015

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching/learning process, which is based on lectures and seminars, is centered on the student, stimulating sensitivity to understanding the problems addressed. An attempt will be made to favour individual research, critical thinking and problem solving. The main attention is given to active participation in classes, through the presentation of small projects. The evaluation model to be used for this CU is based on the weighted average with three distinct components: a) oral presentations (20%); b) exam: 80%

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	20,00
Exame	80,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	10,00
Estudo autónomo	49,50
Frequência das aulas	21,50
Total:	81,00

Eligibility for exams

Attendance at 75% of classes

Calculation formula of final grade

Oral presentation: 20%
Exam: 80%

Examinations or Special Assignments

N.a.

Internship work/project

N.a.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Rules as specified

Classification improvement

Rules as specified