GLOBE587-21A (NET)

Globalisation, Cultures, Identities and Education

30 Points

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Division of Education
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Carl Mika

Carl Mika
3548
TCBD.4.03
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carl.mika@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Carl Mika

Carl Mika
3548
TCBD.4.03
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carl.mika@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: nia.sugiharto@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: melanie.chivers@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This postgraduate online course in Global Studies in Education considers how identities and cultures are constructed and contested within the context of local, national and global arenas and the implications of these for education. Multiple narratives of identity (e.g. personal, gender, ethnic,
national, migration) and theories of subjectivity, biopower and power relations are critically examined. All forms of the media and the latest information technologies impact the formation of identities and cultures through the dynamics of globalisation and immigration in the postmodern era.
The course examines narratives of personal, gender, ethnic, national and immigration identities. Globalisation and movements of people (and capital) either voluntary or forced, challenge previously accepted notions of identity and culture, especially traditional belief systems and result in many people seeking certainty in an era that is subject to myriad changes. Therefore the course considers cultural studies and identity politics, notions of subjectivity, biopower and power relations.

Aims:

The aims of this paper are to develop students’ ability to:

  • Understand the nature and role of globalisation processes as they affect education.
  • Apply critical thinking to studying multiple notions of identity in global contexts.
  • Utilise insights into bicultural, philosophical, psychological and sociological aspects of education.
  • Identify key contemporary educational issues in globalisation processes related to globalisation cultures and identities.
  • Implement the appropriate standards of university scholarship, critical reflection and research.
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Paper Structure

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You are all expected to use Moodle, checking each week for additional resources; news forum & discussion forum.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Identify, understand and critically discuss the theoretical aspects in globalisation processes related to globalisation cultures and identities
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  • Critically consider the ways in which these ideas/ concepts presented in this course influence education policies & practices
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  • Write at an acceptable post-graduate level using appropriate university standards of scholarship
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  • Develop strong academic practices of research and critical thinking
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Assessment

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I am happy to discuss assignments individually. I do not mark drafts of assignments but we will discuss your ideas concerning a framework for an assignment.

Students must complete ALL pieces of assessment for this paper in order to pass.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Moodle Weekly Discussion Forums
20
  • Online: Moodle Forum Discussion
✔
2. Short Assignment (narrative)
13 Apr 2021
11:30 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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3. Final Assignment
7 Jun 2021
No set time
60
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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No required readings for this paper.

Students are provided with a reading list that contains some readings that are more for students' interest, but may also be useful for specific weekly themes. However, mostly I will direct students to readings, and of course students are encouraged to source readings themselves.

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Recommended Readings

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As above (required readings).
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Online Support

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To help improve your academic writing, see Moodle, How to write and present essays. There are many resources available online to assist you in academic writing. You are strongly urged to enrol in the Student Learning workshops.

MOODLE IS REQUIRED
You are all expected to use Moodle, checking each week for additional resources; news forum & discussion forum.
For help in learning how to use Moodle, see http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz/ & do the tutorials as suggested. It only takes about 15- 20 minutes to familiarise yourself with Moodle by browsing the Moodle Support course and the Moodle Help Files. The Student Moodle Orientation Video
demonstrates how to access Moodle, where to find help and how to use the basic Moodle tools, the video will begin playing automatically.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT for STUDENTS
Student Learning support services are available online at http://www.waikato.ac.nz/students/studentlearning/ Access the student landing page on the University of Waikato website (using your username and password to log in) and click on the Student Learning graphic. You will find interactive learning material for Writing & Learning, Grammar & Language etc. Advice is available on time management, avoidance of plagiarism, coherence and cohesion in writing, maths support, structured writing etc.
Help with the content of a paper should come from the appropriate lecturer(s). Please make an appointment to see me if you need further help.
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Workload

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At postgraduate students are expected to put in a minimum of 300 total hours for one paper.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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This paper is one of the postgraduate papers offered for the qualification of M.Ed in Global Studies in Education.

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