The State of the World: Post Covid-19

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
POLI 1004
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Course ID
201080
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West, Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Society and Culture
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Benito Cao
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 56779
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 86
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-16
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-16

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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