1 - Foundations of International Relations
This unit focuses on the development of Nation States. It will explore the factors that Nations need to be become powerful.
This unit focuses on the development of Nation States. It will explore the factors that Nations need to be become powerful.
Key Concept
Key Concept
Systems - What interrelated components are needed to make a nation ‘strong’?
Related Concepts
Related Concepts
Power, perspectives - How are nations defined as power?
Global Context
Global Context
Identities and Relationships - The exploration of how Nation States developed and the identity they have.
Statement of Inquiry
Statement of Inquiry
Powerful Nations are developed due to complex systems.
Inquiry Questions
Inquiry Questions
Factual Questions: Remembering facts and topics
Factual Questions: Remembering facts and topics
- What is a Nation State?
- How did Nation States develop?
- What is a hegemony of power?
Conceptual Questions: Analysing big ideas
Conceptual Questions: Analysing big ideas
- Why is it important in today’s society to understand connections?
Debatable Questions: Evaluating perspectives and developing theories
Debatable Questions: Evaluating perspectives and developing theories
- To what extent is having a strong military force the primary factor in developing a hegemony of power?
Unit Outline and ATL Sheets
Unit Outline and ATL Sheets