Course overview
The Covid-19 pandemic reignited questions about major global issues, such as population numbers, food security, climate change, living standards, global heath, human rights, economic globalisation, and neoliberal capitalism. This course explores these and other related themes, including global political dynamics and policy responses, to provide a comprehensive picture of the post Covid-19 state of the world. The course provides students with a variety of conceptual and analytical tools to interpret and assess the global and multidimensional impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, enhancing their ability to navigate and analyse international systems and policies, and develop the capacity to address global challenges.
- Development: The Five Big Issues
- Development: Models and Actors
Course learning outcomes
- Articulate a broad picture of the current state of the world
- Identify and discuss major post-Covid-19 global challenges
- Think critically about the many dimensions of global issues
- Conduct independent research utilising a variety of sources
- Produce coherent and well-substantiated arguments
- Express ideas confidently, thoughtfully and respectfully
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 56779
Section SE01
Size 100
Available 86
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