Globalisation, Law and Sustainability (M3041)
Globalisation, Law and Sustainability
Module M3041
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
Globalisation’ reflects the processes of ‘coming together’- a growing global inter-connectedness between markets, politics and cultures. Law is deeply implicated in the numerous tensions, debates and challenges posed by globalisation: from regulating transnational corporations (through human rights due diligence or taxation), promoting decent work as an inderogable floor for reducing inequalities to challenging rising authoritarianism. To what extent does the law address (or exacerbate) the multiple challenges posed by globalisation in a ‘sustainable’ way as defined by the United Nations and other international organisations? This module will critically explore this question through an in-depth examination of certain selected major challenges occurring at the intersection of globalisation, law, and sustainability. Examples will be drawn from international labour law, trade law, migration law and human rights law but also from other areas of law at regional and national levels, where appropriate. The delivery of the module will be highly responsive to current legal developments and its content will be regularly updated so as to provide an opportunity of engaging with topical and challenging legal issues.
Full Module Description
Globalisation’ reflects the processes of ‘coming together’- a growing global inter-connectedness between markets, politics and cultures. Law is deeply implicated in the numerous tensions, debates and challenges posed by globalisation: from regulating transnational corporations (through human rights due diligence or taxation), promoting decent work as an inderogable floor for reducing inequalities to challenging rising authoritarianism. To what extent does the law address (or exacerbate) the multiple challenges posed by globalisation in a ‘sustainable’ way as defined by the United Nations and other international organisations? This module will critically explore this question through an in-depth examination of certain selected major challenges occurring at the intersection of globalisation, law, and sustainability. Examples will be drawn from international labour law, trade law, migration law and human rights law but also from other areas of law at regional and national levels, where appropriate. The delivery of the module will be highly responsive to current legal developments and its content will be regularly updated so as to provide an opportunity of engaging with topical and challenging legal issues.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of ‘sustainability’ and of the associated debates.
Explain and evaluate key challenges related to globalisation, sustainability and law.
Undertake and demonstrate effective independent research on challenges related to globalisation, sustainability and law.
Develop lines of arguments and make sound judgments on doubtful or controversial points.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (1500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01010101010 |
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Dr Samantha Velluti
Convenor
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