Global Politics
What is this subject about?
In this Politics elective students will:
- Learn about different types of actors in the global community, with a focus on the UN.
- Explore different types of power and how global actors can wield these to further their interests.
- Investigate the tension between state sovereignty and responsibility in the global community's approach to crises.
- Delve into the ethical issue of human rights, understanding who defines these rights and evaluative the degree to which global actors are upholding their responsibilities.
- Learn to distinguish what is and isn’t terrorism, exploring the causes of this global crisis.
- Make use of real-world case studies to deepen their understanding.
Why might I be interested in this elective?
This elective would interest students who are:
- Engaged with global issues in our world or have a particular interest in social justice.
- Interested in understanding why global actors, including states and the United Nations, act the way they do.
- Interested in exploring power dynamics and considering the tools that one actor might use to influence another.
- Interested in pursuing Politics pathways into their VCE and beyond.
How will I demonstrate my learning?
- Engaging in class discussion to share ideas and explore new perspectives.
- Expressing your understanding of key terms and concepts in short answer responses.
- Completing an extended response, analysing, or evaluating the actions of different global actors in response to a political issue.
- Engaging in collaborative research to explore a case study of interest to you.
- Utilise political thinking skills and use these to expand your thinking.
Possible VCE Pathways in this Learning Area
Note - there are no Year 9/10 Elective pre-requisites for students to undertake the VCE courses listed below. These are suggested pathways only.