2. POP QUIZ
How 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 - IMF
Name 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?
3. POP QUIZ-ANSWERS
23m, 330m, 500m and 1.3billion
Tony Abbott, Julie Bishop & Peter Cosgrove
Israel, 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
4.
5. 1.The world’s population?
2.The number of member
states of the UN?
3.Name the newest member
of the UN
4.Are Taiwan and Kosovo
members of the UN?
5.The wealthiest country in
the world is?
6. 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.
7. 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 rights
people movements
global poverty & economic instability
terrorism and warfare
8. 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 within
Having the elements and themes of subjects like:
History
Geography
Economics
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….
9.
10. Unit Three
Global Actors
Global actors
Power in the Asia-
Pacific region
Unit Four
Global Challenges
Ethical issues and
debates
Crises and responses
11. The Study Design
This 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 year
Refer to it regularly
Focus on key knowledge, key skills and
AoS blurb – all of which are examinable
14. 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
15. What Skills Do I Need?
1. An real interest in the world you live in
2. A capacity to read a lot of information on
a regular basis
3. Very good note taking skills
4. Well developed writing skills and an
ability to write clearly at speed
5. An opinion
20. School Assessed Coursework
Makes up half of your final study score
25% 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’
21. SAC Dates
Rough guide
Unit 3
Global Actors
Global actors
SAC 1 Test (50) March
Power in the Asia Pacific
SAC 2 Test (50) May/June
Unit 4
Global Challenges
Ethical issues & debates
SAC 1 Test (50) August
Crises & Responses
SAC 2 Test (50) Sept
22. November Examination
GP exam is on _________________
This is very important!
It is counts for half of your final Study Score
It can impact on SAC scores
All AoS in Units 3 & 4 will be examined
Two hours writing time/two sections
You will have to write an essay in about 40
minutes.
23. 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%
24. The secret to VCE success
1. Don’t waste time: active learning beats passive learning
2. Learn from mistakes: focus on weaknesses not strengths
3. Ask for help: don’t do it alone, I am here for a reason
4. Use the resources: exploit your advantages
5. Stress less: It does not increase your ATAR score
6. Learn the Study Design: It will keep you on task
7. Rest and play are also important: Be realistic
8. Sleep: Vital solid 8-9 hours every night
9. Set achievable goals: Short Medium and Long Term
10. Never surrender!
25. Key Terms to Understand*
Altruism
Diplomacy
Global governance
Globalisation
Multilateralism
National Interest
Non State Actors
Power
Sovereignty
State
Terrorism
Transnational corporation
* Write Two Sentence (non-circular) Definition for each Term
