Contemporary Regional Politics in a Global Context (10237.1)
Please note these are the 2017 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra School Of Politics, Economics And Society | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
This unit will introduce students to the domestic politics and international context of a specific region, for example Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, North Asia, etc. By taking this detailed approach with a specific regional focus, students will gain an in depth understanding of contemporary debates that impact globally. The unit will cover theoretical approaches to understanding the development experience as well as the nature of difference governmental and governance structures, for example democratisation, authoritarian regimes, and the impact of religion, history and culture. The unit will also contain case studies of individual countries within the specific region in focus.
1. Understand the historical context of politics in a specific region;
2. Appreciate the complexity, distinctiveness and diversity of politics across nations and regions;
3. Link conceptual and theoretical ideas to political practice in case study countries; and
4. Analyse and explain political events in the region and effectively communicate this information.
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Understand the historical context of politics in a specific region;
2. Appreciate the complexity, distinctiveness and diversity of politics across nations and regions;
3. Link conceptual and theoretical ideas to political practice in case study countries; and
4. Analyse and explain political events in the region and effectively communicate this information.
Graduate attributes
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
Prerequisites
Politics and Democracy, 675.Corequisites
None.Equivalent units
Politics in Developing Nations, 7081.Assumed knowledge
Completion of at least 24 credit points.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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Not available
Required texts
Please refer to Canvas for weekly readings.
Learner engagement
Students should make every effort to attend all lectures and all tutorials. Students should not rely on lecture recordings as the primary source of engagement and information presented in the tutorials will not necessarily be repeated in the lectures or on Canvas.
Participation requirements
Students are encouraged to attend all lectures and tutorials. Students must attend tutorials to be eligible for tutorial participation marks. Written assessment in lieu of attendance will not be accepted.
Required IT skills
None.
Work placement, internships or practicums
N/A
