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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives certification course offers the candidates learning on different social theories on globalization. The course provides extensive learning to illustrate the engagement with the process of globalization and the subsequent outcomes. All the theories have been well explained by using certain examples.

The course also includes assignments, quizzes, discussion forums, and studies for students to have a better learning course. The candidates will also learn about the examples and how it varies across different globalization. Certain specific themes have been covered in the course for finding out the engagement in the Indian society.

The Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives online course also has a certificate, which is awarded if the candidates take the end term exam. The end-term exam involves all the learning in every module. This course also prepares the participants for future industry exposure. The candidates will also learn about the different levels of globalization and how we categorize them. 

The Highlights

  • 12-week tenure of the program 
  • The course provided by Swayam
  • Certificate of completion by IIT Madras and NPTEL

Programme Offerings

  • audio lectures
  • video lectures
  • Self assessment tests
  • Quiz
  • Books
  • references
  • Online discussion forum

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 1000yesIIT Madras (IITM)
  • There is no course or registration fee for the candidates taking the Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives program.
  • There is a fee of Rs.1000 for the candidates taking the end-term exam seeking certification.

Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives fees detail

Fees Category

Amount in Rs.

Certification fees for exam

Rs. 1000

Enrollment fee

Free


Eligibility Criteria

Education

The candidates taking up the course must be familiar with the introductory sociological courses to be a part of the Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives certification courses.

Certification Qualifying Details

For the certificate, the end-term exam is a must in the Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives certification benefits. Out of the total assignments which the candidates will be given, the average marks will be computed only for eight assignments. The best eight marks of the assignment will be added. The candidates must score around 25% of the marks in assignments. The end-term exam will be held out of 100.

The candidates must score 75% of marks here. The score in both is mandatory for the candidates. If they fail to score in any of the following they will not be given the certificate. So the candidates must score >=10/25 on the assignment and score >=30/75 at the end term exam.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Sociology

The participants will be having the key learnings on the following points in the Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives training.

  • The participants will acquire learning on the risk factors involved in theories of globalization.
  • The candidates will be taught about the anti-globalization theorization in society.
  • The Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives program also covers changing forms of the nation-state and the effects of migration patterns.
  • The participants will acquire learning on the debates going around in society and these theories on globalization.
  • The experts will also be teaching the candidates about technological transformations in a global world. 
  • The course will offer the candidates learning on the impact of trade agreements.
  • Spatiality and the networks are a major part of the discussion during the course.
  • The candidates will be taught about the substantive illustrations and themes in this domain.
  • The Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives certification syllabus also puts forward the learning of Anthony Giddens, David Harvey, and Ulrich beck.
  • The course will help aspirants learn about the central themes of changing communications.

Who it is for

The candidates belonging to this domain can successfully take the Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives online course.

  • Ph.D., Postgraduate, and undergraduate students of social sciences can register for the course.
  • Candidates who are looking for certification in this course can also apply.

Admission Details

For enrolling in the Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives certification the candidates must follow the steps given below.

Step 1: Select the entire link and paste it into the browser.

https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_hs43/preview 

Please note: The course is currently going on. The candidates need to wait until it reopens.

The Syllabus

  • Introduction to globalization debates and social theory

Cultural globalization
  • George Ritzer
  • Samuel Huntington
  • Arjun Appadurai and others

Cultural globalization
  • George Ritzer
  • Samuel Huntington
  • Arjun Appadurai and others

Globalization and modernity debates
  • Anthony Giddens
  • David Harvey and Ulrich Beck

Globalization and modernity debates
  • Anthony Giddens
  • David Harvey and Ulrich Beck

  • Globalization
Spatiality and networks
  • Manuel Castells
  • Saskia Sassen etc

  • Globalization
Spatiality and networks
  • Manuel Castells
  • Saskia Sassen etc

  • Globalization
Risk societies and changing forms of nation state
  • Ulrich Beck

Anti-globalization theorization
  • The Empire and alternate imaginations

Globalization and Indian society
  • Substantive themes and illustrations

Globalization and Indian society
  • Substantive themes and illustrations

  • Conclusion and summing up of the course

Evaluation process

For the certificate, the end-term exam is a must in the Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives certification benefits. Out of the total assignments which the candidates will be given, the average marks will be computed only for eight assignments. The best eight marks of the assignment will be added. The candidates must score around 25% of the marks in assignments. The end-term exam will be held out of 100.

The candidates must score 75% of marks here. The score in both is mandatory for the candidates. If they fail to score in any of the following they will not be given the certificate. So the candidates must score >=10/25 on the assignment and score >=30/75 at the end term exam.

Instructors

IIT Madras (IITM) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: For how many weeks we have the Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives?

The Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives certification will continue for around 12 weeks.

2: Can the end term exam fee be paid later on?

The candidates must pay the fees before giving the end term exam.

3: In which languages are the courses available?

The course is only available in the English language for the candidates seeking this training.

4: What are the topics for discussion in the course?

The topics for discussion in the course have been mentioned in the syllabus.

5: Can we download the Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives by Swayam for the future reference?

The candidates will only be able to access the course, they cannot download the materials.

6: What is the score required in assignments?

The scores of the candidates will be calculated on the basis of the average taken out from their best assignments.

7: Whom to contact for any help?

The candidates must reach out to the help desk or the administration for any kind of help.

8: For the Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives training, are there any prerequisites?

Familiarity with introductory sociological courses is preferable for the candidates registering for the course.

9: Within how many days will I get the Globalization: Theoretical Perspectives certification benefits?

The candidates must complete the course first and then give the end term exam for getting a certificate.

10: When will the course start after I register?

The course will start once the candidates enroll in it, mail regarding the same will be forwarded.

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