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Factors in globalisation
Online Lesson | 11 Nov 2026 | Start: 16:00 | DURATION: 1 HOUR Specification content
3.2.1.2 Globalisation
Form and nature of economic, political, social and environmental interdependence in the contemporary world.
Factors in globalisation: the development of technologies, systems and relationships, including financial, transport, security, communications, management and information systems and trade agreements.
Learning outcomes
This lesson will help students to understand:
- what is meant by the terms ‘the global financial system and ‘containerisation.
- what are the most significant factors that have led to the development and spread of globalisation.
- how- these factors have contributed to the development and spread of globalisation.
Suggested timing
1 hour
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Course Module: Global systems and global governance (Autumn 2) | Lesson Factors in globalisation:
Online Lesson | 11 Nov 2026 | Start: 16:00 | DURATION: 1 HOUR
Specification content
3.2.1.2 Globalisation
Form and nature of economic, political, social and environmental interdependence in the contemporary world.
Factors in globalisation: the development of technologies, systems and relationships, including financial, transport, security, communications, management and information systems and trade agreements.
Learning outcomes
This lesson will help students to understand:
- what is meant by the terms ‘the global financial system and ‘containerisation.
- what are the most significant factors that have led to the development and spread of globalisation.
- how- these factors have contributed to the development and spread of globalisation.
Suggested timing
1 hour
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