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International Security - POLS2048
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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: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Equivalent: GLST2106, INST2013, INST2302, POLS3023
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Examines the concept and practice of security in international relations. Examines theories of security, before addressing central actors to the security project such as states, institutions and civil society forces. Then considers key issues for security in international politics, including traditional conflict; humanitarian crises; environmental change; population movements and terrorism.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students should demonstrate:
  • An understanding of key theoretical approaches to the study of security
  • An understanding of central actors and issues in the empirical practice of security in contemporary international politics
  • The development of skills of research and critical analysis in a manner which prepares students for participation in upper level seminar courses in politics generally, and international relations specifically.

Assessment

  • Tutorial participation - 10%
  • Essay (2500 words) - 45%
  • Examination - 45%

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