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International Relations in the 20th Century - INST1300
Politics

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: Enrolment in International Studies, International Studies/Law, Commerce (International Studies), Commerce (Liberal Studies) or Economics (Liberal Studies) programs
 
 
Equivalent: INST1001, POLS1017
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Traces the development of international relations and its major concepts and theories through key themes and events in international history over the past century. Examines ways in which international politics is viewed, and the events, forces, and trends that provide context and justification to these theories. Introduces the major theories of international relations, as well as developments such as the Cold War and the arms race, decolonisation and revolution, globalisation, and the rise of international organisations.


Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students should:
  • Have developed their knowledge of central events and processes in world politics in the 20th century
  • Have gained an understanding of the historical basis and central tenets of theoretical approaches to the study of international relations
  • Have acquired an empirical and theoretical foundation for the further study of politics in general, and international relations in particular
  • Have developed and improved their skills in conducting research, reading critically, thinking clearly, constructing an argument, writing persuasively and interacting positively with fellow students.

Assessment

  • Tutorial work - 20%
  • Essay - 40%
  • Examination - 40%

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