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306661 (v.1) SS 581 - International Relations (Ethnopolitical Movements)


 

Area:

Department of Social Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

A variety of political and other means minority groups located both within single states and spreading across state borders have increasingly become active in the international arena. An exploration of the ways in which these groups, other than states, are involved in contemporary international relations.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Gained an understanding of the significance of ethnopolitical movements in international relations. Understood how governments and minority peoples interact in the international arena. Developedcritical analytical skills relevant for understanding international relations. Recognised the cultural complexity entailed within international relations.

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:

Gurr, T.R., (1977), The Ethnic Challenge to International Security, Futures Research Quarterly, 13 Spring. Kegley, C.W. and Wittkopf, E.R., (eds), (1998), The Global Agenda, 5th ed, New York, McGraw-Hill. Riddell-Dixon, E., (1995), Social Movements andthe United Nations, International Social Science Journal 144 June. Rosen, L., (1997), Indigenous Peoples in International Law, Yale Law Review 107. Wilmer, F., (1993), The Indigenous Voice in World Politics, Newbury Park, Sage.

Unit Texts:

Gurr, T. R., (2000), Peoples Versus States: Minorities at Risk in the New Century. Washington DC, United States Insitute of Peace Press. Huntington, S. P., (1966), The Clash of Civilisations and the Remaking of World Order. New York, Simon and Schuster.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

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

Field of Education:

 90103 Policy Studies

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 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

 
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