99206 Global Problem Solving

In this subject students tackle a real-world global problem for an external organisation. Learning is done in seminars where students focus on solutions to the problem in small groups, utilising approaches from their majors. At the end of the semester students make written and oral presentations of their solutions to the external organisation. Skills developed include: combining knowledge from Global Studies with knowledge from majors, ability to collaborate across disciplines, engaging with external organisations, independent and collaborative research on global phenomena, teamwork, and oral and written presentation.

Assessment: Oral presentation (30 per cent), written report (40 per cent), self and peer assessment (30 per cent).

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus