UNSW Handbook Course - Australia in the World

Australia in the World - POLS5102


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: School of Social Sciences and International Studies
	Course Outline: http://www.arts.unsw.edu.au/politics/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 8
	EFTSL: 0.167 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 2
	Fee Band: 1 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

A study of Australia's place in the world. Strategic, diplomatic, economic, historical and legal approaches.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students should be able to participate in debates around foreign policy, and in particular:

Question and challenge both supporters and opponents of government policy
Articulate the possible consequences of Australian government actions, attitudes, statements and policies, as well as those of other states and international bodies
Suggest alternative approaches to foreign affairs problems
Have the capacity to research any foreign policy issue that arises and present ideas in a convincing manner, both verbally and in writing.

Learning Outcomes

Major research essay (3500 words) - 50%
End of semester examination - 35%
Seminar participation - 15%

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