INTR8065 Writing International Relations

Offered By	School of International Political & Strategic Stud
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	International Relations
Offered in	First Semester, 2010, Second Semester, 2010, First Semester, 2011, and Second Semester, 2011
Unit Value Range	6 units to 12 units
Course Description	The Writing International Relations course is an introduction to graduate writing skills focused on the discipline of International Relations. It seeks to develop such skills as how to read for argument, how to construct an argument, forms of reasoning and evidence, structuring an essay, how to conduct advanced research, and critical thinking. It does so through a careful analysis of selected International Relations texts and debates, and through the interactive development of graduated written assignments
Learning Outcomes	A basic understanding of the nature of the discipline of political science and international relations and where it fits in relation to other social sciences The acquisition of the necessary skills for advanced academic writing in international relations at graduate level An understanding of critical thinking, forms of reasoning and debate An appreciation of advanced research methods in international relations An understanding of a major current international relations debate
Indicative Assessment	*6 unit* Annotated bibliography assignment (1,000 words) 10% 2 short reports (1,500 words each) 50% Essay 2,000 words (40%) *12 unit* Annotated bibliography assignment (1,000 words) 10% 3 short reports (1,000 words each) 30% Short essay 2,000 words (20%) Long Essay 4,000 words (40%)
Workload	The course requires two contact hours each week and from six to ten hours a week outside the contact hours. 10,000 words of assessable written tasks for 12- unit option 5,000 words of assessable tasks for 6-unit option
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. and TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest	International Relations
Requisite Statement	No prerequisite.
Recommended Courses	Intending students must have a Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline with a minimum credit average or equivalent.
Programs	Graduate Diploma in International Affairs, Graduate Certificate in International Relations, Master of Arts (International Relations), and Master of International Affairs
Academic Contact	Greg.Fry@anu.edu.au and Dr Heather Rae

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