The module is an introduction to social science theories on globalisation, with an emphasis on Africa and its place in these debates. Obviously ‘social sciences’ refers to a wide range of disciplines and their specific approaches to globalisation. There is no supreme discipline and there are no privileged approaches towards the understanding of processes of globalisation. Against this background, the lecture will offer an introduction to different social science approaches which deal with ‘globalisation’, including political science, sociology, global history and new political geography. The seminar discusses Africa’s position within globalization processes in more detail. The tutorial complements the lecture in international studies and shall enable students to discuss and apply the content of the lecture. Group work and in-depth analysis of readings are part of the tutorial. The module is supported by the university’s online-platform Moodle which will also provide access to compulsory readings.