PL2153 - International Politics and Foreign Relations
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4 |
Administered by: |
College of Arts, Society & Education |
This subject introduces students to two key areas of world politics: political/security
relations, and international political economy. More particularly, it focuses on why
and how countries enter conflict or develop cooperation with one another. Within the
broader scope of the main foci in international relations, students will also learn
about foreign policy making and diplomacy, military force build-up and humanitarian
intervention, peace building and preventive diplomacy, international aspects of human
rights, international development, environmental degradation, and international migration
and refugees. Historical as well as recent cases of conflict and cooperation will
be discussed. These will include military, political, and economic conflict and cooperation
among various countries, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. Key and foundational
concepts and theories in international relations will be introduced, such as realism,
liberalism, the national interest, and globalisation and global governance. Within
the context of global governance, students will learn about important roles played
international organizations (eg the UN), regional organisations (eg ASEAN), and international
non-government organisations (eg Amnesty International) to arrest conflict and promote
international cooperation.
Learning Outcomes
- develop students' critical thinking and skills in research and writing appropriate
to the discipline of political science;
- enhance students' awareness of Australia's role in the international community;
- introduce students in a systematic and analytical way to understanding conflictual
and cooperative relations among nation states;
- provide introductory conceptual tools so that students can better understand and critically
analyse international relations.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination - In class - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (35%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 2 - (25%) - Individual.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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PL3153 PL5153 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Anna Hayes. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 12 hours tutorials
- 13 hours online content
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Anna Hayes. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 12 hours online collaboration sessions
- 13 hours online content
- assessment and self-directed study
|
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Study Period 2,
External
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Anna Hayes. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 12 hours - Online Activities
- 13 hours online content
- assessment and self-directed study
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Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCUandPrinted materials
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.