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Law, War and Justice - POLS5103
Students studying

 
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: 0.16667 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

A study of classical and modern theories of war and peace with a specific focus on ethical and legal issues.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of the laws governing the use of convention and unconventional violence
  • Demonstrate familiarity with a range of classical and contemporary ideas about war and peace
  • Analyse and critique contemporary policy initiatives in the diplomatic field
  • Demonstrate advanced reading, research and analytical skills.

Assessment

  • Short essay (1500-2000 words) - 30%
  • Long essay (4000 words) - 60%
  • Seminar participation - 10%

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