PLM5520

Perspectives on World Politics (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Richard Devetak

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate the ability to: 1. Show their comprehension of the many ways in which theories of international politics shape, and are shaped by, political philosophy, both classical and modern. 2. Demonstrate their knowledge of a range of theories in international relations, including Kantian and noe-Kantian Theories, Critical Theories, Postmodernist Theories and Feminist Theories. 3. Show their knowledge of the subject but also demonstrate how the theoretical concepts intrinsic to that knowledge apply, or fail to apply, to 'the real world' of international politics.

Assessment: Essay (6000 words): 50% + Examination (3 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week