Descrizione dell'insegnamento |
The course aims to provide students with the understanding of the main drivers that lead to globalization. The course explores the main events of the last century, focusing on the role played by the key actors, states and international organizations in defining the rule for the global economic, political and cultural scenarios. A specific part of the course is dedicated to the analysis of the relevant theories and how these are applied to the current economic and social environment.
The module is divided in 2 parts. The first one describes the economic events that have interested the world over the last two decades, focusing especially on the nature and impacts of globalization. The second part analyses the specific issues related to public health challenges as an impact of globalization and its effects on international health systems. |
Prerequisiti |
No prerequisites needed. |
Scopi |
The main goal of this course is to allow students to understand the economic and industrial phenomena worldwide and to enforce the main analytical tools used by an applied economist. The student will read the economic events and the new equilibrium, risks and opportunities that currently characterize the global scenario as applied in the relevant fields that are examined. |
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Introduction to Globalization
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The Theoretical Background of Globalization
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The Key Features of the New Global Environment
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The Political Economy of Globalization
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The Impact of Globalization
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Public Health Challenges
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The Factors that Shape Public Health in a Global Context
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Key Actors and Issues in Global Public Health Governance
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Future Perspectives and Prospects for Public Health
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Special Issues for Global Public Health
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Testi |
All didactic material is located in the Books and Articles section of the Module. |
Esercitazioni |
By the end of the Module you have to submit a 2000 word essay on the following topic:
“Analyse what are the main challenges of globalization in the current international system. Use practical examples to illustrate your analysis”. |
Docente/Tutor Responsabile insegnamento |
Kyriakos Kouveliotis
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