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==What is Globalization?==
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*EU perspective <ref> EU Perspective: [http://ec.europa.eu/sustainable/ec_activities/index_en.htm European Commission sustainable development policies] and [http://ec.europa.eu/sustainable/welcome/index_en.htm European Council´s documents]</ref>
*EU perspective <ref> EU Perspective: [http://ec.europa.eu/sustainable/ec_activities/index_en.htm European Commission sustainable development policies] and [http://ec.europa.eu/sustainable/welcome/index_en.htm European Council´s documents]</ref>
==What is case study?==
==What is case study?==
We will use one of the "misunderstandings" that relate to case study method of research:
Read more about '''[[case study development]]'''! And consider when case studies might be used - as a method of research...


''"The case study is most useful for generating hypotheses, whereas other methods are more suitable for hypotheses testing and theory building."''<ref>Case study. (2010, November 15). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 10:40, November 25, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Case_study&oldid=396806238</ref>
''"The case study is most useful for generating hypotheses, whereas other methods are more suitable for hypotheses testing and theory building."''<ref>Case study. (2010, November 15). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 10:40, November 25, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Case_study&oldid=396806238</ref>


But of course, this a well developed method in teaching<ref>ETH Zurich, Natural and Social Science Interface (NSSI): Transdisciplinarity Laboratory (TdLab) [online] [cit 2010-11-12] available from http://www.uns.ethz.ch/translab/index</ref>, and we will use some of its principles for joint work (see below).
...or as a well developed method in teaching/learning<ref>ETH Zurich, Natural and Social Science Interface (NSSI): Transdisciplinarity Laboratory (TdLab) [online] [cit 2010-11-12] available from http://www.uns.ethz.ch/translab/index</ref>. In this course, it will serve as a tool for joint work on specific globalization theme.
 
==Write it yourselves!==
==Write it yourselves!==
While case study research has its specifics, the writing process is similar to any other academic discourse.
=== Writing assistant ===
=== Writing assistant ===
*[[Case study development]]
* [[Blank page]] is template with relevant instructions - start your writing process here:
*[[Blank page]] template with relevant instructions
** If you still need to decide about your theme and focus? Start with [[Reading manual|reading (for writing)]] or try [[Prewriting techniques|prewriting]].
*[[Reading manual]]
** [[Literature review]] is a good starting point when you already have some (research or preliminary) question.
*[[Writing manual]]
* [[Writing manual]] is a good overview of writing techniques - pay attention to ethical rules whech need to be observed carefully!
*Model of the Case Study writing - [[New Zealand 2010: Mining in Schedule 4 Conflict]]
* Model of the Case Study writing - [[New Zealand 2010: Mining in Schedule 4 Conflict]]
* And the '''new case study to be collaboratively developed in this course: [[Ghana 2011: Gold Mining Resurgence]]'''
====Where to start====
From [[Blank page]] - take first steps:
* Still need to decide about your theme and focus? Start with [[Reading manual|reading (for writing)]] or try [[Prewriting techniques|prewriting]].
* [[Literature review]] is a good starting point when you already have some (research or preliminary) question.


==== Examples for your work ====
==== Examples for your work ====
*[[2008/2009 student themes]]
*[[2008/2009 student themes]]
*[[2009/2010 student themes]]
*[[Globalisation Risks and Opportunities]] handbook
**[[List of questions for Jana Hybášková|Is globalisation a neutral process?]] - introductory thesis & discussion with external expert
**[[Isoman copper mine (hypothetical case study)|Hypothetical case study]] - Isoman copper mine
**[[Globalisation Risks and Opportunities]] handbook
*[[2010/2011 student case studies]]
*[[2010/2011 student case studies]]
===Assessment===
===Assessment===
Throughout the e-learning courses, students´ outcomes - texts - are assessed with regard to following criteria:
Throughout the e-learning courses, students´ outcomes - texts - are assessed with regard to following criteria:
* [[Rubric for assessment of the text]]
* [[Rubric for assessment of the text]]
* [[Rubric for evaluation of the discussion]]
* [[Rubric for evaluation of the discussion]]
== Technical help ==
*[[Special:Userlogin| Log in / create account]] - to create new account, click on link "Create one"
*[[Help:Starting a new Page|Starting a new Page]]
*[[Help:Editing|Editing]]
*[[Help:Structure of the page|Structure of the page]] use it when constructing your theme!
==== Practical warning!!! ====
Protect yourself from loosing your work! Do not edit the page for too long without saving it, or work on the Word document and copy it to the Wiki space only consequently. The page can expire while you are working on it :-(


==References==
==References==
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==Financing==
*Participation of Czech students was financed from the ESF program "Investments in Education Development", project [http://mosur.czp.cuni.cz MOSUR]
*Participation of German students was financed from the project of "Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt"
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What is Globalization?

  • Introduction: Globalization on Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy[1]
  • Globalization in brief: Global Transformations web [2] or educational materials from the Levin Institute[3]
  • Globalisation in depth[4] (educational materials by the Charles University - selected topics from last year´s course)
  • Latest news from The Globalization website [5]
  • EU perspective [6]

What is case study?

Read more about case study development! And consider when case studies might be used - as a method of research...

"The case study is most useful for generating hypotheses, whereas other methods are more suitable for hypotheses testing and theory building."[7]

...or as a well developed method in teaching/learning[8]. In this course, it will serve as a tool for joint work on specific globalization theme.

Write it yourselves!

While case study research has its specifics, the writing process is similar to any other academic discourse.

Writing assistant

Examples for your work

Assessment

Throughout the e-learning courses, students´ outcomes - texts - are assessed with regard to following criteria:

References

  1. ↑ Scheuerman, William, "Globalization", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Summer 2010 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), [online] [cit 2010-11-12] available from http://plato.stanford.edu/archives/sum2010/entries/globalization/
  2. ↑ Held, D., McGrew, A., Goldblatt, D., Perraton, J. (1999) What is Globalization? [online] [cit 2010-11-12] available from http://www.polity.co.uk/global/whatisglobalization.asp. Basic outline of globalization principles and effects, although rather outdated
  3. ↑ Levin Institute, Globalization101.org page [online] [cit 2010-11-12] available from http://www.globalization101.org/What_is_Globalization.html (American perspective)
  4. ↑ Globalisation 2009/2010 Themes (2010, December 4). In VCSEwiki. Retrieved 10:54, December 5, 2010, from http://www.czp.cuni.cz/vcsewiki/index.php/Globalisation_2009/2010_Themes
  5. ↑ Lechner, F. et al. (2001) The Globalization website. [online] [cit 2010-11-12] available from [http://www.sociology.emory.edu/globalization/. Excellent resource for hyperlinks to issues, theories and especially news from various sources.
  6. ↑ EU Perspective: European Commission sustainable development policies and European Council´s documents
  7. ↑ Case study. (2010, November 15). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 10:40, November 25, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Case_study&oldid=396806238
  8. ↑ ETH Zurich, Natural and Social Science Interface (NSSI): Transdisciplinarity Laboratory (TdLab) [online] [cit 2010-11-12] available from http://www.uns.ethz.ch/translab/index


Financing

  • Participation of Czech students was financed from the ESF program "Investments in Education Development", project MOSUR
  • Participation of German students was financed from the project of "Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt"
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