E3 World Political Geography
Time allocation - Varies depending on the number of focus areas chosen
Principal focus
To understand the nature and distribution of political tensions and conflicts, and investigate strategies towards effective resolutions.
Outcomes
When students undertake studies in this focus area in Stage 4 they will work towards the following Stage 4 outcomes:
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E 4.1
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identifies and gathers geographical information
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E 4.2
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observes and interprets geographical information
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E 4.3
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uses a range of written, oral and graphic forms to communicate geographical information
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E 4.4
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demonstrates a sense of place about environments outside Australia
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E 4.7
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identifies the causes and consequences of political tensions and conflicts at local, national and global scales.
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When students undertake studies in this focus area in Stage 5 they will work towards the following Stage 5 outcomes:
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E 5.1
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identifies, gathers and evaluates geographical information
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E 5.2
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analyses, organises and synthesises geographical information
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E 5.3
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selects and uses appropriate written, oral and graphic forms to communicate geographical information
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E 5.4
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demonstrates a sense of place about environments
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E 5.7
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explains the roles and responsibilities of individuals, groups and governments in resolving political tensions and conflicts.
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Content
In working towards Stage 4 or Stage 5 outcomes, students will learn about:
The changing nature of the nation-state:
