STST8017 Special Topics in Strategic Studies
| Offered By | Strategic and Defence Studies Centre |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Strategic Studies |
| Offered in | Autumn Session, 2011, First Semester, 2012, and Second Semester, 2012 |
| 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 2011 the Special Topic will be a course on Strategy in Action: The Development of the Operational Art, taught by Dr Garth Pratten. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements for this course, students will have a sound understanding of the operational level of war and its relationship with both strategy and tactics; the origins of contemporary theories guiding the conduct of military operations; and the physical, technological, intellectual and geographic factors that play a role in shaping the planning of operations and determining their outcomes. The course will also develop students’ abilities to critically evaluate historical evidence, analyse the conduct of military operations, and express the results clearly and eloquently in a variety of formats. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Seminar Participation, 10%; Assignments, 50%; Exam 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 Studies, Graduate Diploma in Strategic Studies, Master of Arts (Strategic Studies), Master of Strategic Studies, Master of Arts (Strategic Studies), and Master of Strategic Studies |
| Other Information |
Delivery Mode: On Campus |
| Academic Contact | garth.pratten@anu.edu.au |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
