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STST8017 Special Topics in Strategic Studies

Offered By School of International Political & Strategic Stud
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Strategic Studies
Offered in Second Semester, 2010 and Autumn Session, 2011
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

The Special Topic is designed to showcase a new area of teaching and to allow students to learn from visiting specialists at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre. In 2010 the Special Topic will be a course on The Enduring Alliance: NATO, Australia and Asia, taught by Dr Benjamin Schreer.

Learning Outcomes

In this course students will have the opportunity to develop:

  • a thorough understanding of the functioning of NATO and its emerging global role
  • a deep knowledge of NATO’s relations with Asia-Pacific powers, including Australia
  • strong analytical skills in understanding NATO issues
  • the capacity to write clearly on these matters
Indicative Assessment

Assignments 60%, Examination 40%

Workload

Students undertaking this course could expect a workload of 10 hours a week. This is inclusive of actual contact hours for lectures and also out of class preparation time.

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 Political Sciences
Consent Required Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course.
Prescribed Texts

Core reading materials will be available as an e-brick

Programs Graduate Diploma in Strategic Affairs, Master of Arts (Strategic Studies), and Master of Strategic Affairs
Other Information

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Academic Contact GSSD Administrator and Brendan.Taylor@anu.edu.au

The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.

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