International Relations (8295.2)
Please note these are the 2016 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 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate 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 introduces students to International Relations and its contemporary issues and problems. Along the way, we shall examine key concepts in the field, explore core theoretical approaches associated with the study and engage in debate about a range of important contemporary political and security issues such as the causes of war, nuclear proliferation, the environment, human security, humanitarian intervention and the activities of regional and international organisations such as ASEAN and the United Nations.
2. Apply and compare the main foundational theories of international politics.
3. Be familiar with the major structural changes in the inter-state system and their ramifications.
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
Learning outcomes
1. Identify key concepts used in the study of international politics.2. Apply and compare the main foundational theories of international politics.
3. Be familiar with the major structural changes in the inter-state system and their ramifications.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
Prerequisites
675 Politics and Democracy OR 9548 Introduction to Politics OR 8296 Introduction to Politics and Government OR 9549 Introduction to Western Political ThoughtCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
9550 International RelationsEquivalent units
9550 International RelationsAssumed knowledge
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Not available
Required texts
Devetak, R., George, J. and Percy, S. eds., 2017. An introduction to international relations. Melbourne: Cambridge University Press.
Participation requirements
It is a requirement of the unit that students attend at least 8 of the 11 tutorials. Failure to attend at least 8 tutorials (in the absence of explanatory documentation) will incur an NC grade.
Required IT skills
None.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.
