PLT3980 - Issues in global politics

Leader(s): TBA

Offered

Clayton Summer semester A 2009 (Day)

Synopsis

The unit offers a broad survey of key developments and problems in world politics. These encompass governmental, environmental, security, ethical and cultural matters. The concept of globalisation is used to frame the investigation of these issues.

Assessment

Essay (2500 words): 50%
Examination (2 hours): 50%
Third-year students will be expected to demonstrate 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

PLT2980