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The Open University

Living in a globalised world

The Open University via OpenLearn

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Overview

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This course aims to help learners understand the impact of globalization on various industries and markets. By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze the concept of global factories and their implications from different perspectives. The course teaches skills such as analyzing video footage, note-taking, and critical thinking. The teaching method involves watching video footage, engaging in activities, and reflecting on different standpoints. This course is intended for individuals interested in globalization, international business, and the impact of global markets on industries.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 From global factories over there …
  • 1 From global factories over there …
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Offshore fragments of industry
  • 1.3 Activity 1
  • 1.4 Offshore fragments of industry: the negative standpoint
  • 1.5 Offshore fragments of industry: a pro-market standpoint
  • 1.6 Defining global markets
  • 2 While watching the video
  • 2 While watching the video
  • 2.1 Learning from video footage
  • 2.1.1 Preparation
  • 2.1.2 Note taking
  • 2.2 The purpose of this activity
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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