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Yves Schemeil,
Adeline Mills,
Sandra Issartial,
Agnès Montaufier,
Ivan Badilla,
and
David Camroux
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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more
Topics Covered
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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more
Topics Covered
- Defection from alliances, treaties and organizations
- Democratic fatigue and populist demands
- Regionalization and Europeanization
- Xenophobia and cosmopolitanism
- Relocations and economic nationalism
- Protectionism and global competition
- Those with some background in international studies, and possibly those who have followed
- and
- Those who who would like selected, organized readings about current events.
- Any B.A. level in these fields is an asset; it is not at all required.
- Every learner unhappy with simple truths is welcome.
- If you are taking this course as part of the
- program for credit, you will be expected to spend 10 hours per week studying this course. If you are not taking the course for credit, 6 hours per week is expected for basic understanding.
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Global dynamics & globalization's future
According to learners, this course offers a highly thought-provoking and relevant exploration of globalization's future, appealing primarily to those with a background or strong interest in international studies. Students praise its broad coverage of timely global issues like economic nationalism and democratic fatigue. While it provides a solid theoretical framework, some found it could benefit from more practical examples or deeper dives for specialists. Notably, recent reviews indicate the instructors have updated course content, ensuring its relevance and responsiveness to feedback, making it an excellent choice for a comprehensive overview of complex global dynamics.
Best suited for those with some background in international studies.
"Highly recommend for anyone looking to understand the complex forces shaping our world. The lecturer was top-notch."
"If you already have a strong background in international relations, this might feel too basic."
"It's designed for critical thinkers, not passive learners. It requires active engagement and willingness to read beyond the core material."
Instructors have updated content, making it highly relevant.
"Updated content from previous runs! The course now incorporates more recent events, making it even more relevant. This shows the instructors are listening to feedback."
"Excellent course for anyone in international studies... the course material was always up-to-date, reflecting current global events."
Challenges perspectives on global issues and discusses highly relevant topics.
"An absolutely brilliant course that really challenges your thinking on global issues. The discussions were incredibly insightful..."
"This course opened my eyes to many nuances I hadn't considered about globalization. The focus on 'defection from alliances' was particularly timely."
"Engaging discussions on timely topics like xenophobia and protectionism. The course encouraged independent thought..."
Presents strong theoretical discussions, less focus on practical cases.
"I was hoping for more practical examples or case studies rather than purely theoretical discussions."
"I found the discussions a bit too high-level for my taste. I prefer more data-driven analysis and practical implications."
"While the course provided a solid theoretical framework, I wished for more diverse case studies."
Offers a wide scope of topics but may not provide deep dives for specialists.
"Very comprehensive overview of globalization's future. I appreciated the breadth of topics..."
"The course provides a decent foundation, but I was hoping for more practical examples or case studies rather than purely theoretical discussions."
"Useful as a primer, but it won't make you an expert. The content is broad, covering many topics, but perhaps sacrifices depth for breadth."
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Provides a sweeping overview of the forces that are driving globalization, and argues that it is leading to a more interconnected and interdependent world. Friedman Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and his book must-read for anyone who wants to understand the future of globalization.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of globalization on politics, arguing that it is leading to both a decline of the nation-state and a rise of global governance. Held and McGrew are leading scholars of globalization, and their book must-read for anyone who wants to understand the changing landscape of global politics.
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Provides a detailed analysis of the impact of globalization on inequality, arguing that it has led to a significant increase in inequality between countries and within countries. Milanovic leading expert on inequality, and his book must-read for anyone who wants to understand the causes and consequences of inequality.
Provides a critical analysis of globalization and its impact on the world, arguing that it has led to increased inequality and environmental degradation. Stiglitz Nobel laureate in economics, and his book must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of globalization.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of globalization on the environment, arguing that it is leading to both environmental degradation and environmental protection. Spangenberg and Krausmann are leading scholars of environmental science, and their book must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and opportunities of globalization for the environment.
Argues that globalization is not a monolithic phenomenon, but rather a complex and contradictory process that has both positive and negative effects. Rodrik leading scholar of globalization, and his book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and opportunities of globalization.
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Explores the impact of globalization on religion, arguing that it is leading to both a decline of traditional religions and a rise of new religious movements. Beyer leading scholar of religion, and his book must-read for anyone who wants to understand the changing landscape of religion in a globalized world.
Explores the impact of globalization on culture, arguing that it is leading to both a homogenization of culture and a proliferation of new cultural forms. Tomlinson leading scholar of globalization, and his book must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex relationship between globalization and culture.
Examines the rise of populism in the United States and Europe, arguing that it poses a serious threat to democratic institutions. Mounk offers a timely and important warning about the dangers of populism and its implications for the future of democracy.
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Provides a critical analysis of populism, arguing that it dangerous threat to democracy. Müller offers a powerful and thought-provoking account of populism and its implications for the future of politics.
Provides a detailed analysis of populist radical right parties in Europe, examining their ideology, organization, and electoral performance. Mudde offers a comprehensive and authoritative account of these parties and their impact on European politics.
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Argues that populism threat to democracy because it undermines the rule of law and the separation of powers. Müller offers a powerful and thought-provoking account of populism and its implications for the future of democracy.
Provides a global overview of populism, examining its rise and spread in different parts of the world. Moore offers a comprehensive and comparative analysis of populism and its implications for democracy.
Provides a history of populism in the United States, arguing that it has been a persistent force in American politics. Kazin offers a comprehensive and engaging account of populism in the United States and its impact on the country's history.
Examines the rise of the far right in Europe, arguing that it response to the region's economic and political crises. Art offers a comprehensive and authoritative account of the far right and its impact on European politics.
Examines the relationship between populism and the media, arguing that the media plays a key role in the rise and spread of populist movements. Scammell and Farrell offer a nuanced and insightful analysis of this relationship and its implications for democracy.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of populism, covering its history, ideology, and contemporary manifestations. It is written by two leading experts on populism and offers a clear and concise introduction to the topic.
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Grenoble Ecole de Management
Instructors
Yves Schemeil
Adeline Mills
Sandra Issartial
Agnès Montaufier
Ivan Badilla
David Camroux
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