Global issues of the 21st century

Topics covered may include:
- Transnational terrorism
- The environment
- Human and energy security issues
- Migration
- Inequality and underdevelopment
- the role of the state.

Lectures, small group work/discussions, larger class discussions will be supplemented by video, articles and other sourced reading materials (including governmental and advocacy group reports, etc.). You will gain more from the course, in terms of enjoyment and learning, if you are able and willing to do some supplementary reading outside of class meetings and participate in in-class discussions. You may also have the opportunity to explore more resources for discussion in classroom-based activities – including possible use of computers during in-class small group work.

** For those learners who would like to familiarise themselves with the topic in general before the course begins, An Introductory Text on International Relations is recommended below: (it short, inexpensive and provides coverage of a good number and range of topics). Learners already familiar with the topic area may also find it a useful re-fresher before the start of the course.

Good Introductory Text:
Paul Wilkinson (2007) International Relations. A Very Short Introduction, Oxford: Oxford University Press.