Link to Curtin homepage      CurtinSearch | Curtin Site Index 
Online handbook 2004
CoursesUnitsNew CoursesJoint Uni CoursesDefinition of TermsContact / Help
About Curtin University
Academic calendar
Admissions Information
Applying for a research higher degree
Applying to Curtin
Bookshop
Prospective student service
Curtin scholarships
Enrolment information
Fee Information
Grading system
IT Policy
Student rights and responsibilities
Student policy and procedures
    

306653 (v.1) SS 573 - International Relations (Asia-Pacific)


 

Area:

Department of Social Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Analysing and prescribing the prospect for peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific Region through a number of specific issue oriented studies. Issues covered include multilateralism versus regionalism, modernism versus ecopessimism, globalism versus cultural imperialism, human rights versus state rights, techno-globalism versus techno-nationalism and traditionalism versus feminism.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will - Understand the meaning of and identify description, explanation and prescription in the analysis of local, regional and global problems in the Asia Pacific Region. Contrast and compare different worldviews in understanding the causes of those problems and the conduct of policy making in international relations and think globally and to articulate a personal position in your role as an educated and competent citizen.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Keohane, R. International Institutions and State Power, Westview. Cheeseman, C. and Bruce, R. (eds), (1996), Discourses of Danger and Dread Frontiers, Allen and Unwin. Tomlinson, J., (1991), Cultural Imperialism, John Hopkins University Press. Strange, S, (1996), The Retreat of the State, Cambridge University Press. Keck, M. and Sikkink, K. (1998), Activists Beyond Borders: Advocacy Networks in International Politics, Cornell University Press.

Unit Texts:

Yahuda, M., (1996), The International Politics of the Asia Pacific, 1945 - 1995, Routledge. Smith, G. (1996), Australia in the World, Oxford University Press.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Continuous Assessment 60%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 80309 Industrial Relations

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Categorised  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
Click here for a printable version of this page

    

Picture of sun setting over Henderson Court on Curtin's Bentley Campus

 

Curtin crest