Content of the lesson

In this lesson the students elaborate a working definition of globalisation. Furthermore it introduces the different dimensions and consequences of globalisation. Thereby the lesson takes up the question of whether globalisation is a threat or an opportunity.


Target group

Introductory lesson:
The lesson can be used for Bachelor students as well as for students without previous knowledge on globalisation issues from other lessons.


Courses in which the lesson has been used so far

Humangeographie II (GEO 222): 4th semester geography students (ca. 120 students): 2007 (Norman Backhaus)
Humangeographie III (GEO 312): 5th semester geography students (ca. 50 students): 2006 (Norman Backhaus)






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