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PLM4600 - Strategic Studies: A Critical Introduction

12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

Postgraduate Faculty of Arts

Leader: Andrew Butfoy

Offered

Clayton First semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

Strategic studies is the analysis of the military dimension of international relations. Within this setting, the unit looks at the following topics: the role of the US military power; security issues in the Asia-Pacific; Australian defence policy; threats to the peace; military intervention; arms control; and concepts of security.

Assessment

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

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prohibitions

PLT4609,PLM5600

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