Value Studies
Module Catalogue
Semester 2 – 2015/2016
Module Code: VA1000
Module Name: Cosmopolitanism: Political Values in the Age of Globalization
Module Credits:
No. of Periods:
Level:
Module Tutor:
15
1
Level 4
Thomas Norgaard
Module Description:
The idea of the cosmopolites, "the world citizen", can be traced back to Diogenes of Sinope, a
philosopher from the 4th century BC. In recent decades, this idea has become central in
conversations about what it means to live responsibly in a globalized world. The term
"cosmopolitanism" now typically stands for a set of values, beliefs, practices and hopes that point
towards a better political order for an ever more densely populated and closely connected globe.
Cosmopolitan ideas are controversial, however, and inspire complex debates among political
thinkers about citizenship, nationalism, hospitality, justice, democratic governance, peace,
international institution-building and education. The aim of this module is to help students develop a
historically informed appreciation of these contemporary debates. To that end we will study some of
the thinkers that helped shape the concept of cosmopolitanism, discuss the phenomenon of
globalization, and read a number of contemporary contributions to the debate.
Specific to:
Assessments:
VERSION A
001:
002:
OR
VERSION B
Response papers (350 words each) - required for 9
out of 12 seminars
Seminar participation
002:
003:
Response papers (350 words each) - required for 5
out of 12 seminars
Seminar participation
Essay (1400 words)
Availability:
Occ.
A
Year
15/16
001:
Semester
S2
2
90%
10%
50%
10%
40%
Module Code:
Module Name:
VA1002
Liberal Education: Ends and Means of the Modern University
Module Credits:
No. of Periods:
Level:
Module Tutor:
15
1
Level 4
Thomas Norgaard
Module Description:
This module is focused on questions about liberal education in the modern university. The first part
is devoted to the ends of liberal education. What are we hoping to achieve when we embark on an
education called 'liberal'? And what does the term 'liberal' mean here? The second part consists in a
survey of some of the most important forms taken by liberal education in contemporary higher
education. Here we see how the abstract ideals of liberal education are embodied in concrete
curricula and teaching formats. The third part of the module concentrates on the means of liberal
education today. How does the university today actually function and are the current institutional
realities really hospitable to anything that could be called liberal education? This module will be
interesting for students who want to understand some of the competing ideals and complex forces
that shape higher education today.
Specific to:
Assessments:
VERSION A
001:
002:
OR
VERSION B
Response papers (350 words each) - required for
9 out of 12 seminars
Seminar participation
002:
003:
Response papers (350 words each) - required for
5 out of 12 seminars
Seminar participation
Essay (1400 words)
Availability:
Occ.
A
Year
15/16
001:
Semester
S2
3
90%
10%
50%
10%
40%
Module Code:
Module Name:
VA2000
Cosmopolitanism: Political Values in the Age of Globalization
Module Credits:
No. of Periods:
Level:
Module Tutor:
15
1
Level 5
Thomas Norgaard
Module Description:
The idea of the cosmopolites, "the world citizen", can be traced back to Diogenes of Sinope, a
philosopher from the 4th century BC. In recent decades, this idea has become central in
conversations about what it means to live responsibly in a globalized world. The term
"cosmopolitanism" now typically stands for a set of values, beliefs, practices and hopes that point
towards a better political order for an ever more densely populated and closely connected globe.
Cosmopolitan ideas are controversial, however, and inspire complex debates among political
thinkers about citizenship, nationalism, hospitality, justice, democratic governance, peace,
international institution-building and education. The aim of this module is to help students develop a
historically informed appreciation of these contemporary debates. To that end we will study some of
the thinkers that helped shape the concept of cosmopolitanism, discuss the phenomenon of
globalization, and read a number of contemporary contributions to the debate.
Specific to:
Assessments:
VERSION A
001:
002:
OR
VERSION B
Response papers (450 words each) required for 9 out of 12 seminars
Seminar participation
002:
003:
Response Papers (450 words each) Required for 5 out of 12 seminars
Seminar participation
Essay (1800 words)
Availability:
Occ.
A
Year
15/16
001:
Semester
S2
4
90%
10%
50%
10%
40%
Module Code:
Module Name:
VA2002
Liberal Education: Ends and Means of the Modern University
Module Credits:
No. of Periods:
Level:
Module Tutor:
15
1
Level 5
Thomas Norgaard
Module Description:
This module is focused on questions about liberal education in the modern university. The first part
is devoted to the ends of liberal education. What are we hoping to achieve when we embark on an
education called 'liberal'? And what does the term 'liberal' mean here? The second part consists in a
survey of some of the most important forms taken by liberal education in contemporary higher
education. Here we see how the abstract ideals of liberal education are embodied in concrete
curricula and teaching formats. The third part of the module concentrates on the means of liberal
education today. How does the university today actually function and are the current institutional
realities really hospitable to anything that could be called liberal education? This module will be
interesting for students who want to understand some of the competing ideals and complex forces
that shape higher education today.
Specific to:
Assessments:
VERSION A
001:
002:
OR
VERSION B
Response papers (450 words each) required for 9 out of 12 seminars
Seminar participation
002:
003:
Response Papers (450 words each) Required for 5 out of 12 seminars
Seminar participation
Essay (1800 words)
Availability:
Occ.
A
Year
15/16
001:
Semester
S2
5
90%
10%
50%
10%
40%
Module Code:
Module Name:
VA3000
Cosmopolitanism: Political Values in the Age of Globalization
Module Credits:
No. of Periods:
Level:
Module Tutor:
15
1
Level 6
Thomas Norgaard
Module Description:
The idea of the cosmopolites, "the world citizen", can be traced back to Diogenes of Sinope, a
philosopher from the 4th century BC. In recent decades, this idea has become central in
conversations about what it means to live responsibly in a globalized world. The term
"cosmopolitanism" now typically stands for a set of values, beliefs, practices and hopes that point
towards a better political order for an ever more densely populated and closely connected globe.
Cosmopolitan ideas are controversial, however, and inspire complex debates among political
thinkers about citizenship, nationalism, hospitality, justice, democratic governance, peace,
international institution-building and education. The aim of this module is to help students develop a
historically informed appreciation of these contemporary debates. To that end we will study some of
the thinkers that helped shape the concept of cosmopolitanism, discuss the phenomenon of
globalization, and read a number of contemporary contributions to the debate.
Specific to:
Assessments:
VERSION A
001:
002:
OR
VERSION B
Response papers (450 words each) required for 9 out of 12 seminars
Seminar participation
002:
003:
Response Papers (450 words each) Required for 5 out of 12 seminars
Seminar participation
Essay (1800 words)
Availability:
Occ.
A
Year
15/16
001:
Semester
S2
6
90%
10%
50%
10%
40%
Module Code:
Module Name:
VA3002
Liberal Education: Ends and Means of the Modern University
Module Credits:
No. of Periods:
Level:
Module Tutor:
15
1
Level 6
Thomas Norgaard
Module Description:
This module is focused on questions about liberal education in the modern university. The first part
is devoted to the ends of liberal education. What are we hoping to achieve when we embark on an
education called 'liberal'? And what does the term 'liberal' mean here? The second part consists in a
survey of some of the most important forms taken by liberal education in contemporary higher
education. Here we see how the abstract ideals of liberal education are embodied in concrete
curricula and teaching formats. The third part of the module concentrates on the means of liberal
education today. How does the university today actually function and are the current institutional
realities really hospitable to anything that could be called liberal education? This module will be
interesting for students who want to understand some of the competing ideals and complex forces
that shape higher education today.
Specific to:
Assessments:
VERSION A
001:
002:
OR
VERSION B
Response papers (450 words each) required for 9 out of 12 seminars
Seminar participation
002:
003:
Response Papers (450 words each) Required for 5 out of 12 seminars
Seminar participation
Essay (1800 words)
Availability:
Occ.
A
Year
15/16
001:
Semester
S2
7
90%
10%
50%
10%
40%