Global Politics and Development

Course aim

To introduce students to global politics and development studies and to develop skills in critical analysis.

Course content

Introduction to global politics, development and global political economy; human rights and human security in global politics; Australia’s overseas aid program; Australia’s relationship with other countries in Asia; awareness of ethnic and cultural diversity for journalists; inequality and development; formal and informal politics in Australia.

Textbook(s)

Mansbach, R.W. and E. Pirro 2023, Introduction to Global Politics, 4th, Routledge, London & New York

Prerequisite(s)

This course is not available to students who have previously completed POLI 1010 Introduction to International Relations

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
Online	3 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Research paper

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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