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Course Description
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Course Name
Contemporary Global Issues
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Host University
University of Westminster
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Behavioral Science, Global Health, Human Development and Family Studies, Sociology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This module will explore regional and global problems and their impact on the world?s resources, the environment and human societies (social and economic). The underlying causes of environmental and societal pressures, e.g. climate change and infectious and non-infectious diseases, will be identified and examined and the risks these pose, e.g. water scarcity and conflicts and biodiversity loss, examined.
Assessment: Coursework (30%) ; Individual and Group Case-study (70%).
*All transcripts are issued in UK credits.
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