Global Issues (L2006NE)
Global Issues
Module L2006NE
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
A major newspaper once claimed that 鈥渘ation-states are too small to fix global problems鈥. What are these global issues? Can they be fixed? What role do nation-states play in creating and solving these issues? These are some of the questions that we address in this module by introducing you to a variety of contemporary issues that inform politics globally. These include climate change, health, migration, populism, and poverty. Each year, the issues discussed are adapted to reflect latest developments in world politics. This module also gives you the opportunity to explore different ways of communicating your analytical insights by creating documentaries.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group Presentation | T2 Week 10 (15 minutes) | 100.00% |
| Essay (1500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 111111111110 |
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