Arts

HSA302

2010  HSA302  Approaches to International Relations

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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SPECIAL NOTE:  unit is highly recommended for students completing an International Relations major

OFFERINGS

Not Offered

DESCRIPTION
This is a 'capstone' (highly recommended) third year unit for all students undertaking a major in International Relations. It surveys the major theoretical perspectives on international relations and explores how they can assist us to understand world politics. In particular, it examines the major traditions of realism and liberalism in international relations, in addition to Marxist and constructivist approaches. In addition to studying the main assumptions made by each conceptual approach, we will also examine practical case studies relating to important current issues such as war and security, globalisation, poverty, power and polarity, international organisations, and justice and human rights. Students will then be able to evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of the theories under review, gaining a superior knowledge of international relations in the process.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 2,500-word essay (40%), 1000-word critical review essay (10%), tutorial participation (10%), 2-hr end-of-sem exam (40%)

TEACHING PATTERN: Int: 2-hr lecture weekly, 1 tutorial fortnightly;
Dist. Ed: web-based delivery of 13 lectures, 1 online tutorial discussion fortnightly

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Web dependent - L
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Fully online - I,N,W
This unit is taught entirely online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,I,L,N,W
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

25% Introductory level Politics units

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