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International Peace & Security - POLS5130
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://legacy.handbook.unsw.edu.au
 
 
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

Provides an overview of the key institutions, problems, doctrines and policy approaches in international security affairs, utilising both traditional and alternative perspectives. Covers the key theoretical approaches to security studies, and a number of specific case studies of conflicts and security issues.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, students should gain:
  • A well-grounded understanding of the major institutions, policy approaches, doctrines and issues in international security affairs
  • A sound understanding of the key theoretical approaches to international security studies
  • An understanding of a series of case studies of international conflict or security problems
  • An ability to engage in informed intellectual and policy debate about international security.

Assessment

  • Minor essay/research assignment - 30%
  • Major essay/research assignment - 50%
  • Participation - 20%

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