Global Politics Units 3 & 4

An IntroductionAn Introduction

POP QUIZHow many people live in:

• Australia• USA• European Union• Peoples Republic of China

Name Australia’s PM, Foreign Minister and Governor General.List five countries in the “Middle East”.What do the following acronyms mean:

- UN - IMFName the 42nd, 43rd and 44th President of the United States of America.How many people have died in the Syrian Civil War?Name the largest company in the world based on total sales?What is the Euro?Where is Mali?

POP QUIZ-ANSWERS23m, 330m, 500m and 1.3billionTony Abbott, Julie Bishop & Peter CosgroveIsrael, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, etc..United Nations, International Monetary Fund B. Clinton (42), G.W. Bush (43), B. Obama (44)About 190 000 and counting(Royal Dutch) Shell The Euro is the currency of 17 states in the European Union (EU)In West Africa

1.The world’s population?2.The number of member

states of the UN?3.Name the newest member

of the UN4.Are Taiwan and Kosovo

members of the UN?5.The wealthiest country in

the world is?

Why Am I Here?Global Politics provides students with an insight into the political, social, cultural and economic forces that shape our rapidly changing world. Students develop a critical understanding of the world in which they live and contemporary global issues. In doing so, students are provided with the means to meet the opportunities and challenges posed by contemporary international life and the understanding, awareness and critical thinking skills that underpin active citizenship.

What Is It All About?Global Politics involves the study of the political, social, cultural and economic forces that shape interactions between state and non-state actors in the 21st century. It examines the interconnectedness of twenty-first century global citizens and the impact of globalisation on culture, language, human rights and the environment. It examines the nature and effectiveness of key global actors in the 21st century and global challenges, such as:

human rightspeople movements global poverty & economic instabil i ty terrorism and warfare

Otherwise described as:Understanding some elements of the world you were born into and the world that you will increasingly become more and more integrated withinHaving the elements and themes of subjects like:

HistoryGeographyEconomics

Global Politics begins in the year 2000 so it is actually younger than you!It is by nature very current and quite topical for example….

Unit Three Global Actors

Global actors

Power in the Asia-Pacific region

Unit Four Global Challenges

Ethical issues and debates

Crises and responses

The Study DesignThis tells you everything about the course, what is to be taught and what can be examined.You must become very familiar with it.Keep it close by all yearRefer to it regularlyFocus on key knowledge, key skills and AoS blurb – all of which are examinable

Text Book

Other ResourcesWhere do I start?

The most important resources are:

Key Sites

You should be familiar with:

• www.nytimes.com• www.abc.net.au• www.bbc.co.uk• www.economist.com• www.theage.com.au• www.guardian.com.au

What Skills Do I Need?

1. An real interest in the world you live in2. A capacity to read a lot of information on

a regular basis3. Very good note taking skills4. Well developed writing skills and an

ability to write clearly at speed5. An opinion

Cartoons

Assessment in Global Polit ics

School Assessed CourseworkMakes up half of your final study score25% in Unit 3 & 25% in Unit 4 (=50%)Unit 3 will have two SACs as too will Unit 4

(2 x 25marks + 1 x 50 per semester)

SAC’s will take the form of :- Essays -- Tests (Short Answer & Extended Response Questions)

- Media Analysis (Cartoons)

‘The key to success in SACs is to not become obsessive’

SAC DatesRough guide

Unit 3Global Actors

Global actorsSAC 1 Test (50) March

Power in the Asia Pacif icSAC 2 Test (50) May/June

Unit 4Global Challenges

Ethical issues & debatesSAC 1 Test (50) August

Crises & ResponsesSAC 2 Test (50) Sept

November Examination

GP exam is on _________________This is very important!It is counts for half of your final Study ScoreIt can impact on SAC scoresAll AoS in Units 3 & 4 will be examinedTwo hours writing time/two sectionsYou will have to write an essay in about 40 minutes.

Unit 3 Instrument Marks Study Score

AOS 1 Test & Essay 50

25%AOS 2 Test & Essay 50

(100)

Unit 4 Instrument Marks Study Score

AOS 1 Test & Essay 50

25%

AOS 2 Test & Essay 50

(100)

2 Hour November Examination on Units 3&4 50%

The secret to VCE success1. Don’t waste time: active learning beats passive learning2. Learn from mistakes: focus on weaknesses not strengths3. Ask for help: don’t do it alone, I am here for a reason4. Use the resources: exploit your advantages5. Stress less: It does not increase your ATAR score6. Learn the Study Design: It will keep you on task7. Rest and play are also important: Be realistic8. Sleep: Vital solid 8-9 hours every night9. Set achievable goals: Short Medium and Long Term10. Never surrender!

Key Terms to Understand*

AltruismDiplomacyGlobal governanceGlobalisationMultilateralismNational Interest

Non State ActorsPower SovereigntyStateTerrorismTransnational corporation

* Write Two Sentence (non-circular) Definition for each Term

Diplomacy In Action

Diplomacy in Words

Global Organisations

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Your News Media Source

www.abc.net.au/triplej/hack/