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Introduction to Global Politics - POIX108
As dramatic events such as the uprisings in the Arab world and the 'Occupy' movement unfold, there is every possibility that we are entering into a new era. In this context, old ways of examining international politics may need rethinking. This unit begins this process by introducing students to the key issues, institutions, ideas and structures that are at the forefront of the changes that are reshaping the world we live in. Topics range from the historical and contemporary setting of global politics to what is the global and who determines how global politics is understood. Knowledge, power relations, interests, centre-periphery, global political economy and resistance are all key subjects that will be discussed in length in this program of study that aims to give students the foundations on which to base an understanding of global politics and the tools necessary for undertaking a major in Politics and International Relations.
All enrolment queries should be directed to Open Universities Australia (OUA): see www.open.edu.au
| When Offered: | SP1 OUA - Study Period 1, offered through Open Universities Australia SP2 OUA - Study Period 2, offered through Open Universities Australia SP4 OUA - Study Period 4, offered through Open Universities Australia |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations Faculty of Arts |