Globalization and Cultural Diversity

The aim of the course is to analyse the intertwinement of globalization processes and cultural diversity from an epistemological, sociological and historical point of view. The course will take into account a diversified literature so as to provide students with a wide range of perspectives. The course also aims to offer an analysis of the cultural conceptualizations of globalization, as well as of their concrete consequences on cultural belongings, identities, opportunities and constraints in everyday life.

By the end of the course, students will develop extensive knowledge and understanding of the processes of globalization in terms of complex belongings, identities, values and meanings, historical representations and processes of knowledge construction. students will acquire a good knowledge of the complexity of globalization processes and of their ambivalent impact on cultural diversities. At the same time, they will develop critical thinking and autonomy of judgement in terms of personal capacity to discuss and analyse the processes of cultural diversity in a globalized world.