Globalisation, Justice and a Crowded Planet

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SOCI 1301
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Course ID
200947
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West, Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Society and Culture
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
George Tan
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

Globalisation, a fundamentally geographical concept, influences human interactions across time and space and is widely debated. This course explores different conceptualisations of globalisation and examines local-global relations. Students will learn about the political, economic, and cultural processes of globalisation, considering their social and environmental impacts through local and international case studies. The course investigates how globalisation may create, maintain, and deepen inequality, poverty, and injustice among individuals, groups, regions, and nations.

  • Introduction to Globalisation, Society and Culture 
  • Dimensions of Globalisation – Politics, Environment and Economy 
  • Population, migration, society and cultures  

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand concepts and theories relevant to globalisation.
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of the key issues and engage in informed debates around globalisation.
  • Locate, read and summarise peer-reviewed literature.
  • Demonstrate high level reading and analytical skills
  • Apply high quality written and verbal communication skills
  • Work effectively and collaboratively in tutorial situation and in group work

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 52130
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 103
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 103
Class number
Class number 52132
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 316
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 316
Class number
Class number 52131
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
Class number
Class number 52133
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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