Understanding Global Governance

SOCS31111 Understanding Global Governance 20 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 6 Felipe Neis Araujo Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 The course unit will encourage students to think critically about the notion of global governance, i.e., what the concept means to them, what form it takes, as well as its efficacy and potential alternatives. Local factors will be incorporated into key aspects of discussion to assess how local, national, regional, and global factors can overlap and interact.  The aims of this unit are to:Provide a critical platform for students to develop their understanding of global governance theories and challenges. Integrate various perspectives on different types of governance that function at local, national, and global levels. Evaluate existing and potential interventions to global challenges and their harms.Critically consider the ways in which case study material interlinks with global governance debates. The intended learning outcomes equip students with critical analytical skills, interdisciplinary perspectives, and practical communication abilities that are essential for careers in international relations, policy analysis, and global advocacy. By engaging with contested debates in global governance, students develop problem-solving skills and the ability to assess institutional effectiveness. Conducting literature reviews and case study analysis encourages research competence, while evaluating governance mechanisms and proposing alternatives enhances strategic thinking. The integration of theoretical frameworks with real-world applications ensures that students are well equipped with both conceptual knowledge and practical competencies,making them adaptable to evolving global challenges. These outcomes directly align with employability skills such as critical thinking, policy evaluation, effective communication, and informed decision-making in international contexts.   Explain why global governance is a contested issue in the context of different political and organisational approaches.Use a literature review to locate case studies that enable examination of an aspect of global governance and related harms. Assess the value of global governance mechanisms and propose potential alternatives Integrate disciplinary perspectives and theories on challenges related to global governance  Communicate complex ideas on global governance in a succinct way using online platforms  Demonstrate high quality communication skills about global governance issues and associated discussion points  The first half of the unit will examine existing global and international governance mechanisms that are intended to address a range of global challenges (e.g., UN, ILO, Interpol). The second half of the unit will examine more thematic areas connected to global challenges, such as crime, education, politics, health, and so on. Importantly, there will be an emphasis on potential alternatives as well as critiques of existing global governance theories and practical implications from different perspectives.  Teaching delivery will mostly take the form of active on-campus learning in the form of interactive lectures and tutorials. This on-campus learning will be complemented by a variety of e-learning tasks that will be embedded into teaching practice – thereby providing a blended learning environment. For example, prior to an on-campus tutorial, students will be given a task to complete online as part of their preparation to bring to the tutorial and discuss further. This may take the form of watching a video clip or reading a news article and then posting their reactions or answers to a question on a discussion board. The points on the discussion board can then be drawn out in the tutorial, thereby ‘warming up’ students to the topic and making them better prepared for discussion. Therefore, students will experience a range of learning styles to inform their overall experience. The 30 contact hours are broken down as follows:10x 2-hour lectures.10x 1-hour tutorials.  0 Other 100% A summative assessment: a 3,000-word essay.A formative assessment: a 500-word essay plan. Feedback to students is provided in the following ways:Informal and verbal feedback during lectures and tutorials on student contributions – This can also be discussed with staff beyond taught sessionsStudents can discuss and/or submit a detailed one-page plan for their summative work (essay), staff will provide written feedback within 10 working daysWritten feedback for summative assessments to be provided within standard SoSS timeframes  Kirton, J.J., and Larionova, M. (eds.) 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(2010) <a href="https://www.librarysearch.manchester.ac.uk/permalink/44MAN_INST/bofker/alma992976142836601631" target="_blank">Global Governance and the UN: An Unfinished Journey.</a> Bloomington: Indiana University Press. Zürn, M. (2018) <a href="https://www.librarysearch.manchester.ac.uk/permalink/44MAN_INST/bofker/alma992983195015101631" target="_blank">A Theory of Global Governance: Authority, Legitimacy, and Contestation.</a> Oxford: Oxford University Press.  0 0 170 The 30 contact hours are broken down as follows:10x 2-hour lectures.10x 1-hour tutorials.