Arts

HSD342

2010  HSD342  Antarctic and Oceans Policy

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   HSD242

OFFERINGS

Not Offered

DESCRIPTION

Uses various analytical approaches concerning the development, implementation, evaluation and legitimacy of Antarctic and oceans policy at both the international and national levels. Three broad interrelated issue areas are examined: [i] the evolution of the Antarctic Treaty System; [ii] global, regional and domestic fisheries policy management; and [iii] emerging issues and policies in oceans governance, including Australia's oceans policy. Case material concerning controversial, contemporary issues such as Antarctic tourism and environmental values, controlling unregulated fishing, bioprospecting, whaling, and seabird bycatch from long-line fishing operations are also explored.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 200 level: 2,000 -word essay (40%); 1,000-word report (20%); 2-hr end-of-sem exam (40%)
300 level: 2,500-word essay (40%); 1,000-word report (20%); 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
   Fully online - I,L,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
   Video conferencing - H,L
A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

25% introductory level Politics units

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