MARKETS, GOVERNMENTS AND GLOBALIZATION
ECO2MGG
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Sustainability and Globalisation are concepts frequently invoked by the media, politicians and business leaders. This subject critically examines the notions of sustainability and globalisation and considers the implications they have for individuals, businesses and governments. The subject will provide students with an understanding of the nature of markets, governments and social institutions, with a particular focus on how these entities influence sustainable resource use in a global economy.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: David Walker
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe the various conceptions of sustainability that currently exist and explain some of the complexities and challenges involved with each conception.
- Activities:
- Tutorial preparation exercises; Mid-term examination; Final examination (short answer and essay)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Explain the concept of globalisation, including the processes that drive it.
- Activities:
- Tutorial preparation exercises; Mid-term examination; Final examination (short answer and essay)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Explain the range of potential relationships between government action and social institutions and the objective of sustainability.
- Activities:
- Tutorial preparation exercises; Final examination (essay)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Explain the range of potential relationships that exist between the objective of sustainability and the use of markets.
- Activities:
- Tutorial preparation exercises; Mid-term examination; Final examination (short answer and essay)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
05. Use case studies to illustrate your knowledge of sustainability and globalisation and their relationship with markets, government and social institutions.
- Activities:
- Tutorial preparation exercises; Final examination (essay)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Walker
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour mid semester test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Tutorial presentation assessment tasks | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one 2-hour final examination (hurdle) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Walker
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 11
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 11 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour mid semester test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Tutorial presentation assessment tasks | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one 2-hour final examination (hurdle) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Walker
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 28
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour mid semester test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Tutorial presentation assessment tasks | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one 2-hour final examination (hurdle) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Summer Semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Walker
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 45 - 05
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 05 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour mid semester test | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Tutorial presentation assessment tasks | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one 2-hour final examination (hurdle) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |