OD400 Globalisation for the Common Good: the Dialogue of Cultures and Religions

Unit Value: 15 Points    Postgraduate (Level 4)  

This unit will be offered online during the period 28 May to 6 August 2008 in conjunction with the 7th International Conference on the Globalisation for the Common Good – co-sponsored by Trinity College University of Melbourne, Centre for Dialogue, La Trobe University, the Melbourne College of Divinity and Australian Catholic University – which is to be held in Melbourne from 30 June to 4 July.  Participation in an Online Forum will be required.  Participation at the Conference is encouraged but not compulsory.  Those who do not attend will not be charged the conference registration fee.

Students from overseas universities should check with their institution prior to enrolment regarding credit transfer for this unit. 

Enrolment:

Students will need to enrol through the United Faculty of Theology This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , phone (03) 93408899) by 31 March 2008 and then register for the conference.  Conference details are available at http://www.gcgmelbourne2008.info/news/sample-news-item.html 

For further information contact Dr Ruwan Palapathwala at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Unit fee $A939.00 

Content:  

This unit will critically examine the history and the major theories of globalisation and its far-reaching ramifications.   After exploring the phenomenon of globalisation this unit will focus on exploration of significant interfaith and theoretical perspectives and discussion of the imperatives of dialogue, justice, security, economic viability, political and cultural democracy for the common good. 
 

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate:   
i)      appropriate research skills for the theoretical and historical analysis of globalisation. 

ii)     an understanding of selected cultural systems, religious traditions and ideologies that have local and global ramifications.

 iii)    the application of critical theoretical tools and concepts to critically evaluate global events and their origin.  

 iv)    an ability to critically discuss phenomena such as religious fundamentalism, terrorism,  neo-colonialism and imperialism and liberalism and their relationship to globalisation.

Assessment:  one essay of 6000 words  100% 

With a strong commitment to research of high quality, following the conference, a selected number of revised and enlarged essays from this unit may be invited for a refereed publication.  

Faculty:  Dr Ruwan Palapathwala   

Recommended reading: 

Appelbaum, Richard P. and Robinson, William (Eds). Critical Globalization Studies. New York : Routledge, 2005. 

Berger, Mark T. The Battle For Asia : From Decolonization To Globalization. London ; New York : RoutledgeCurzon, 2004. 

Camilleri Joseph, A and Falk, J. The End of Sovereignty? : The Politics Of A Shrinking And Fragmenting World / Aldershot, Hants, England ; Brookfield, Vt., USA : E. Elgar, c1992. 

Camilleri, Joseph A and Marshall, L (Eds). Religion And Culture In Asia Pacific : Violence Or Healing. Melbourne : Vista Publications, 2001. 

Eschle, Catherine and Maiguashca,  Bice. Critical Theories, International Relations And 'The Anti-Globalisation Movement' : The Politics Of Global Resistance. London ; New York : Routledge, 2005. 

Hopper, Paul.  Living With Globalization. Oxford ; New York : Berg, 2006. 

Langhorne, Richard. The Coming Of Globalization : Its Evolution And Contemporary Consequences. New York : Palgrave, 2001. 

Mofid,  Kamran and Braybrooke, Marcus. Promoting the Common Good: Bringing Economics and Theology Together Again, London: Shepheard-Walwyn, 2005.  

Mofid,  Kamran. Globalisation for the Common Good. London: Shepheard-Walwyn, 2002. 

Scholte, Jan Aart, Globalization : A Critical Introduction. New York : St. Martin's Press, 2000.