area of study 1: global actors
study design
Outcome 1
On completion of this unit you should be able to evaluate the power and influence of key global actors in the twenty-first century and assess the extent to which they achieve their aims. |
Key Knowledge
To achieve this outcome you will need to have an understanding about the following: Key terms:
The aims and objectives, roles, power and influence in contemporary global politics of the following key actors:
Two non-state actors (there are four options we will examine Human Rights and Global Terrorism)
The challenges facing state-sovereignty from:
The institutions of global governance
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Key Skills
In this outcome you will also work on the following skills, you will be able to:
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exam preparation
This area of study is usually tested using a combination of short answers and extended responses.
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week by week
Week 1
Learning Intention: To understand the notion of the state as an actor in Global Politics |
Week 2
To understand the role, power, influence and effectiveness of the UN in Global Governance |
Week 3
Understanding the role, power, influence and effectiveness of the ICC in Global Governance |
Week 4
Understanding the role, power, influence and effectiveness of the IMF in Global Governance. |
Week 5
Understanding the role, power, influence and effectiveness of the WTO in Global Governance |
Week 6
Objective: To identify, explain and evaluate the roles, aims, power of two non-state actors and the extent to which they achieve their aims. |