INT1020 - Contemporary Worlds 2

Leader: Nick Dyrenfurth (Caulfield); Leigh Boucher (Clayton); Kate Murphy (Berwick)

Offered

Berwick Second semester 2007 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2007 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2007 (Day)
South Africa Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

An examination of the major issues facing the world as we move into the Twenty-First Century and the Third Millennium. Themes include globalisation; the internet and the mass media; religious fundamentalism; the role of global institutions such as the United Nations; Australia's role in the contemporary world

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. Recognise the importance of debates about globalisation and its likely development.
2. Understand the importance of debate and discussion in the development of these ideas.
3. Demonstrate sound oral and written communication skills.
4. Understand the importance of critical analysis and be comfortable in challenging ideas and arguments.

Assessment

Website analysis (1000 words): 15%
Group presentation: 20%
Essay (1500 words): 25%
Final examination (2 hours): 30%
Class participation: 10%

Contact hours

2 hour lecture and 1 tutorial per week