Overview
An examination of the key spatial economic processes and trends which have both characterised and shaped the world’s economic geography since the mid-twentieth century.
New Zealand and the global economy have experienced significant changes in recent decades as a result of globalisation processes, climate change, neoliberalism and efforts to promote sustainable development.
This course examines contemporary global economic and development realities, and local and community responses to the challenges which have arisen. The changing nature of work, AI, recurring crises, the role of multi-national corporations and states all feature in the study of evolving economic geography.
About this paper
| Paper title | Geographies of Global Economic Change |
|---|---|
| Subject | Geography |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,318.20 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- GEOG 102 or 108 points
- Restriction
- GEOG 374
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Science
- Contact
- geography@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Professor Etienne Nel
- Paper Structure
Key topics covered in the course are:
- Evolution of the Global Economy
- Globalization, regional differences and associated technological and corporate changes and uneven geographical/regional development.
- Multi-national corporations
- Local places, alternate economies
- New Zealand economic geography
- The impact of crises e.g. in the 1970s, the GFC and COVID-19.
- Teaching Arrangements
Two lectures a week and a tutorial every second week.
- Textbooks
There is no specific textbook. Students will be referred to library material and on-line resources in very session.
- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Environmental literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Comprehension:
- To identify and describe the key forces and crises which have shaped and are shaping the global economy since World War Two.
- To demonstrate that you can discuss the nature, focus and effects of globalization and associated forces and practise at a variety of spatial scales: global, national, regional and local.
Secondary Research Skills - to be able to use the library and internet resources to identify information relevant as required background reading and the assignments, and to be able to determine appropriate material to utilise.
Critical Thinking / Problem-Solving Skills – based on secondary research to determine appropriate structured and reasoned arguments to respond to the tasks contained in the specified assignments.
Overview
An examination of the key spatial economic processes and trends which have both characterised and shaped the world’s economic geography since the mid-twentieth century.
New Zealand and the global economy have experienced significant changes in recent decades as a result of globalisation processes, climate change, neoliberalism and efforts to promote sustainable development.
This course examines contemporary global economic and development realities, and local and community responses to the challenges which have arisen. The changing nature of work, AI, recurring crises, the role of multi-national corporations and states all feature in the study of evolving economic geography.
About this paper
| Paper title | Geographies of Global Economic Change |
|---|---|
| Subject | Geography |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027, expected to be offered in 2028 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- GEOG 102 or 108 points
- Restriction
- GEOG 374
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Science
- Contact
- geography@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Professor Etienne Nel
- Paper Structure
Key topics covered in the course are:
- Evolution of the Global Economy
- Globalisation, regional differences and associated technological and corporate changes and uneven geographical/regional development
- Multi-national corporations
- Local places, alternate economies
- New Zealand economic geography
- The impact of crises e.g. in the 1970s, the GFC and COVID-19.
- Teaching Arrangements
Two lectures a week and a tutorial every second week.
- Textbooks
There is no specific textbook. Students will be referred to library material and online resources in every session.
- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Environmental literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Comprehension:
- To identify and describe the key forces and crises which have shaped and are shaping the global economy since World War Two.
- To demonstrate that you can discuss the nature, focus and effects of globalisation and associated forces and practise at a variety of spatial scales: global, national, regional and local.
Secondary Research Skills:
- To be able to use the library and internet resources to identify information relevant to background reading and the assignments, and to be able to determine appropriate material to utilise.
Critical Thinking/Problem-Solving Skills:
- Based on secondary research, to determine appropriate structured and reasoned arguments to respond to the tasks contained in the specified assignments.