This unit explores many of the most pressing contemporary issues in politics and international relations. As the world changes, so too do the topics covered in the unit. However, you can explore current conflicts, major geopolitical tensions such as exist between China and the USA, policy challenges in relation to artificial intelligence or education, and much more. Each lecture will be delivered by an expert on the topic. The unit also has a strong practical focus. Groups will perform a mock-negotiation in which each student plays a stakeholder within a particular problem; problems range from tensions in the South China Sea to contentious World Bank-funded projects.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Government and International Relations |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 1000 level in GOVT and a minimum of 36 credit points |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Jamie Roberts, jamie.roberts@sydney.edu.au |
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Tutor(s) | Jamie Roberts, jamie.roberts@sydney.edu.au |