Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford
PPE: Globalisation, Populism, and Identity
Oxford, United Kingdom
Summer Course
DURATION
3 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* Applications are processed and offers are made on a rolling basis, and many courses fill up far in advance of the deadline so we recommend applying as early as possible.
Key Summary
While the world has been moving increasingly towards greater interconnectivity through trade, infrastructure, communications, and migration, criticism of ‘globalization’ has been growing ever louder, with many blaming it for inequality, cultural marginalization, and political disaffection.
In this wide-ranging course, you will examine 'globalization', exploring its origins and development, its features and criticisms, and its current manifestation as a world 'system' incorporating international commerce, NGOs, and the United Nations; you will look at some of the responses to globalization, from populist political movements like Brexit and Trumpism to diverse transnational social movements such as Black Lives Matter and the Arab Spring of 2011; and you will investigate the development of identity consciousness in politics, from religious or ethnic nationalism to the politics of sexual identity. At this time of radical questioning of the premises and aims of 'globalization', this course will engage with ethical and theoretical constructs to help us understand better the different dynamics we are examining. It is the perfect course for students seeking to understand some of the most significant political phenomena of our time.
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) is a combined interdisciplinary area of study that has been taught at the University of Oxford since the early 20th century to equip students with the breadth of expertise required to understand and influence the world around us.
Dates and Availability
Available as a Residential or Online course on the following dates:
Session 3: 5th August to 23rd August 2024
This course would suit students in Social Sciences and the Humanities, especially those with a background in Politics, Philosophy, Economics, Development Studies, Human Geography, or International Relations.
Lady Margaret Hall does not offer scholarships or grants for participation in the LMH Summer Programmes, but many students find they are able to seek financial assistance from their home university or academic department. The best first point of contact is likely the Study Abroad / International Education Office at your university.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the economic processes and impacts of globalization.
- Develop an understanding of populist political movements around the world, and develop country-specific knowledge of select populist parties or movements.
- Be able to assess critically contemporary philosophical and political engagements with the concept of personal identity.
