Global Change: Toward a New Non-Western Order?

Program Overview

This course explores the evolving global political landscape, with a focus on the predicted rise of non-Western states, particularly Russia, China, and India. It aims to provide participants with an understanding of their domestic and international politics and their impact on global affairs. Through lectures, discussions, and presentations, participants will develop transferable skills, engage with global issues, and deliver critical assessments of global change.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The course, "Global Change: Toward a New Non-Western Order? ", aims to equip participants with the ability to analyze the evolving global political landscape, particularly focusing on the predicted rise of non-Western states as major powers. The primary focus is on the domestic and international politics of Russia, China, and India, and their impact on both developed and developing nations.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the key features of the debates surrounding the rise of Russia, China, and India as major powers.
• Demonstrate proficiency in a range of transferable skills, including gathering evidence, data, and information from diverse sources.
• Effectively engage with others on issues and processes in global politics.
• Deliver reports and presentations on global change, demonstrating critical judgment at an advanced level.

Outline:

The course explores empirical examples of global change, characterized by the predicted rise of non-Western states, particularly Russia, China, and India. It aims to develop a critical understanding of these emerging great powers.

Course Structure:

• Classroom Lectures: Key themes are introduced and discussed.
• Discussions and Debates: Participants are encouraged to engage in discussions and debates on key concepts.
• Presentations: Participants present on allocated topics.
• Supplementary Learning Materials: Access to additional resources.
However, it emphasizes the study of Russia, China, and India as emerging great powers, suggesting that these countries might be explored as individual modules or within broader thematic units.

Assessment:

• Class Presentation: Participants deliver presentations on specific topics.
• Country Report: Submission of a report focusing on a particular country.
• Coursework Essay: Completion of a written essay.

Teaching:

• Location: Regent Street Campus, University of Westminster.
• Teaching Methods: Classroom lectures, discussions, debates, presentations, and supplementary learning materials.

Other:

• Target Audience: Individuals with a first degree in a relevant subject, though not essential.
Strong English language proficiency is recommended.
• Discounts: A 20% discount is offered to University of Westminster alumni.
• Booking Deadline: 18 January at 9am.