306651 (v.1) SS 571 - International Relations (Understanding Security in the 21st Century)

Area:

Department of Social Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Examination of the most significant challenges to world security in the post Cold War era, threats and capacities, great powers and their role in global security, regional security, causes of internal conflict, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, role of the United Nations, economic environmental and demographic challenges and international crime.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - A comprehensive understanding of major aspects of security studies. Be familiar with main challenges to world security in the new millenium. An ability to forecast possible future changes in theglobal and regional security environment. Gained an awareness of the major schools of though in security studies.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Baylis, J. and Smith, S. (eds) (1999). The Globalisation of World Politics, Oxford University Press. White, B., Little R. and Smith, M. (1997). Issues in World Politics, Macmillan. Nicholson, (1998).

Unit Texts:

Klave, M.T., Chandrani, Y., (1998), 'World Security, Challenges for a New Century', 3rd ed, St Martin's Press.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

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

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y