Contemporary Regional Politics in a Global Context (10237.1)

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.

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 settings
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

Prerequisites

Politics and Democracy, 675.

Corequisites

None.

Equivalent units

Politics in Developing Nations, 7081.

Assumed knowledge

Completion of at least 24 credit points.