INTR8066 Contemporary Issues in International Relations
| Offered By | Department of International Relations |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | International Relations |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2012 and Second Semester, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 12 units |
| Course Description |
This course provides an introduction to the key contemporary issues of international relations and the debates surrounding them. The course is divided into four sections – considering the changing architecture of global orde;, the governance of recent global crises; the institutions of war, violence and conflict; and the role of values and identities in contemporary world politics. Taught via intensive mode, the course draws on leading specialists and experts to lead class discussion.
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| Learning Outcomes |
- Demonstration of a sound knowledge of key issues in contemporary international relations, and understand how these issues have been conceptualized and theorized in debates within the discipline of international relations
- The capacity to critically analyse and evaluate a key contemporary issue in international relations - The ability to communicate understandings of contemporary issues in international relations in a critical and clear manner through both written assignments and participation in seminars and workshops |
| Indicative Assessment |
Short Essay: 2500 words (25%)
Long Essay: 4500 words (45%)
Examination: 3000 words (30%)
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| Workload |
The course requires attendance at four day long workshops, four two-hour seminars, and an introductory lecture in the first week of semester. Students will also need to complete preparatory readings prior to these classes, and 10 000 words of assessable written tasks.
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| Course Classification(s) | 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 and Political Sciences |
| Eligibility |
INTR 8066 is only available to students enrolled in the GDIA (6815) and GCIR (6811). |
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| Requisite Statement |
There are no requisites for this course. |
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| Recommended Courses |
Intending students must have a Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline with a minimum Credit average or equivalent. |
| Prescribed Texts |
none |
| Preliminary Reading |
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| Indicative Reading List |
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| Technology Requirements |
Students need access to a computer with Microsoft Word and access to the internet.
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| Programs | Graduate Certificate in International Relations, Graduate Certificate in International Relations, Graduate Diploma in International Affairs, Graduate Diploma in International Affairs, and Master's Foundation in International Relations |
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| Academic Contact | Mr Yongwook Ryu |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
