POLS2098 Strategy II: Revolution, Terror, Resistance, Rebellion and Death
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Politics and International Relations |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Political Science |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description | This course examines one of the most significant developments in global politics since the end of the Cold War - namely, what is known as "the transformation of war," especially the predominance of "irregular" types of warfare, such as the events of 9/11 and the general emergence of new types of political violence under the rubric of "terrorism." The objective, therefore, is a critical understanding of these types of political violence at the sub-state level in the international system, especially those of a more durable nature which have historically altered that system, or have the potential for doing so. To this end, this course will analyse both the precedents and departures from them that mark this type of warfare. Accordingly, the emergence, or re-emergence of variants of revolutionary political action will be presented within a context which emphasises the theoretical and conceptual frameworks which account for the strategies which are followed and the success or otherwise they have had in achieving their stated objectives. Above all, the political nature of armed struggle will be emphasised. |
| Learning Outcomes |
A critical, political understanding of the causes, theories, practices and outcomes of forms of violence regarded as unconventional which are undertaken by both state and non-state actors; this necessarily includes an examination of the origin and significance of the misunderstandings which have increasingly been attached to these forms of political violence. |
| Indicative Assessment | 2,500 essay and a final examination consisting of a single essay-type question, both to be worth 50% of the final grade. |
| Workload | 1 x two hour lecture per week (part of which might be devoted to a video screening) plus one tutorial per week. |
| Areas of Interest | Political Sciences |
| Requisite Statement | Two first-year courses in Political Science and / or International Relations, or with the permission of the Course Coordinator (Lecturer). |
| Incompatibility | This Course is not available to students who have successfully complete POLS 2060 Strategy: Paths to Peace and Security. |
| Majors/Specialisations | International Relations, Political Science, Cognitive Major (Security Studies), and Forensic Anthropology |
| Academic Contact | Dr. McKinley |
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