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9830 (v.5) Politics 321 - International Relations


 

Area:

Department of Social Sciences

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

8208 (v.5) Politics 221 - International Relations

Syllabus:

Different approaches to understanding the nature of international relations, the essential characteristics of the international system, the state, consequences of the lack of overriding government, power and security struggles, international law, policy formulation, capabilities, economics, military, negotiations, communications, policy making problems, domestic influence on policy making, balance of power, nuclear weapons, plus a major research project.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students will- Be able to understand important approaches to international relations, be able to apply these approaches to an analysis of the role of state and non-state actors in the international system and the policy instruments available to these actors. Be aware of the most important differences between the structure of the international system during and after the Cold War period. They will be able to relate these characteristics of the international system to Australia'ssituation in the world.

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:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Goldstein, S. J. (2003), International Relations. New York, Longman.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Article Summary 15%. Essay 30%. Tutorial Assessment 15%. Final Test 40%. This is by grade/mark assesssment.

Field of Education:

 90101 Political Science

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y Y

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

 
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