Global Politics and Development

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
POLI 1012
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Course ID
204554
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to introduce students to global politics and development studies and to develop skills in critical analysis. 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.

Course learning outcomes

  • Interpret relevant concepts within international politics and development
  • Critically analyse the politics of international development
  • Critically analyse media reporting on international politics and development

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Essay, Essay

Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Study Bachelor of Social Science at Adelaide University - Information for Domestic students