AIS304 - International Futures
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | AIS204, AIR200 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 2-hour on-campus seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 1 x 2-hour online seminar per week |
Content
How can international studies help us navigate the challenges of a world increasingly defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA)? In this unit, students will explore this question via a range of scenarios and dilemmas in order to better understand the personal and professional implications of a VUCA world. The unit comprises three parts: in the first, we examine VUCA as a concept, drawing on scholarship from a range of disciplines including International Relations, Politics and Policy Studies, Anthropology, Humanitarian and Development Studies, Communication Studies and Leadership Studies. In the second, students will work in teams to respond to a variety of scenario-based tasks, supported by weekly briefings (lectures) and consultations (seminars) as well as online resources. Finally, we will undergo a debrief process, reflecting on the scenarios and tasks and also returning to the idea of VUCA and the relevance of international studies in responding to the challenges it presents.
Unit Fee Information
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