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The course aims at providing students with an introduction to globalization, building upon today’s globalization drivers, as well as preceding phases of the globalization process. The course provides insights into different dimensions of globalization such as economic, environmental, social, technological and cultural. In addition it deals with different viewpoints and criticism of globalization.
Students focus on main concepts with regard to economic development and key economic characteristics of the recent globalization process. Thus they obtain a better understanding and awareness of the economic and social impact of globalization including topics as cultural diversity, cultural change and ethics in global business. The course also aims at fostering a deeper understanding of the EU, the European integration and international economic institutions.
The course is completed with a final session on sustainability and recent trends in the world economy.
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