Global Trade Watch ( http://www.tradewatch.org.au ) would like to announce an exciting new short course for people interested to learn more about globalisation, global economics and their impacts on people and the environment.

Understanding Globalisation is a 10-week course which examines the agreements, institutions and philosophies of the global economic system in an approachable, easy-to-follow way.

Taking an Australian and global perspective, Understanding Globalisation brings together Australian and international experts in politics, economics, law and development to support participants in exploring the complexities of globalisation.

Through lectures, workshops and other activities, the course examines the relationships between the global economy and broader social and environmental issues, and equips participants to track future developments in globalisation and the global economic system.

The course will run in Carlton (Melbourne) on Monday evenings from March 17 to May 19 2008.

Find out more: download an information booklet and application form here: http://www.tradewatch.org.au/globalisation/brochure.pdf

Registration is open now, but places are limited, so please register soon.

Registration costs are from $195 upwards, with an early-bird discount if you register before February 8. Some free scholarships are also available if you cannot afford the fees - contact us for more information.

Register online now at http://www.tradewatch.org.au/globalisation or email any enquiries to programs@tradewatch.org.au

Registration closes Friday March 7th.