PLT3960

Seeking A New World Order? Washington and World Politics (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Andrew Butfoy

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

Synopsis:

Objectives: This subject has the following objectives: (a) to introduce students to contemporary US foreign policy - including its context, formulation, substance and consequences; and (b) to enhance the ability of students to engage in critical reflection and produce reasoned, soundly structured and well presented debate on the role of Washington in the contemporary international system.

Assessment: Essay (2500 words): 50% + Examination (2 hours): 50% + Compared with second year students, third year students will be invited to demonstrate wider reading and a deeper knowledge of the unit.

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: A first-year sequence in Politics or permission.

Prohibitions: PLT2960