Coursework Essay

Essay question title: What processes define ‘globalisation’? How do they impinge on sport? Illustrate your answer using relevant examples.

Introduction: What is the topic of the essay? Definition
of globalisation? Which theoretical approaches will you discuss? What arguments will you make?

Main Body: Cover two theoretical models – Harvey &
Appadurai

Describe, apply and critique re: sport

Conclusion: What have you argued? What are the

strengths and weaknesses of the approaches you have

discussed? What might a more comprehensive/balanced
approach consist of?

General advice:

Plan the essay before you begin to write it; be clear in your mind about what you want to argue and how you will make your case

Try to include at least 8 citations/references

Introduce direct quotations, “As Giddens (1990: 70) has argued, …”

Include an introduction in which you identify the topic of the essay, define any key terms, and outline the structure of the essay

Include a conclusion in which you summarise the argument(s) made in the essay, and underline any key points.

Please include all these references:

Appadurai, A. (1990) ‘disjuncture and difference in the global culture economy.’ Theory, Culture and Society, 7: 295-310

Cohen, R. & Kennedy, P. (2007) Global Sociology. London: Palgrave Macmillan Chapter ThreeGiddens, A. (1990) The Consequences of Modernity. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press.

Giddens, A. (1999) Runaway World: How Globalization is Reshaping Our Lives. London : Profile.