INTR8045 Global Governance 1
INTR8045 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | Dept International Relations |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | International Relations |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course introduces students to the structures, practices and norms of global governance. It does so through a focus on environmental change as one of the key challenges facing contemporary world politics. It examines and assesses global governance as a response to the challenges of globalisation, the increasing complexity of the international agenda and the view that existing mechanisms of governance are inadequate for dealing with these problems, and the ethical considerations associated with legitimacy and demands for global justice. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements for this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to analyse, critique and evaluate the key themes of global governance and to apply conceptual frameworks drawn from the global governance literature to a case study. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Students undertaking the course will complete a 3000-word essay (worth 40%), five reading reviews (collectively worth 20%) and will sit an exam worth 40%. |
| Workload | Students can expect to spend approximately 10 hours per week on this course inclusive of two hours of class time per week. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | International Relations |
| Technology Requirements | Students need access to a computer with a Microsoft Word and access to the internet. |
| Programs | Master of Climate Change |
| Other Information |
Delivery Mode:
Semester 2, 2009; delivered on campus, using a mix of lecture sessions, small group session, and skills-training.
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| Academic Contact | Dr Lorraine Elliott |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
