Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

APG4436 - Comparative regionalism

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Caulfield Second semester 2011 (On-campus block of classes) Caulfield Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Prof. Pascaline Winand

Notes

Previously coded EUM4130

Synopsis

This unit will explore regional economic, political and security cooperation and integration in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa, with a special focus on Asia (ASEAN, ARF, SAARC) and Europe (European Union, Council of Europe, EFTA, OSCE). It will also investigate inter-regional arrangements such as ASEM and APEC. Regional processes will be analysed comparatively, using an interdisciplinary, historically grounded perspective. Students will be exposed to the major theories of regionalism. They will study the significance of the European Union as a model of regional integration and its relations with other regional arrangements both in Europe and in the world, including with Australasia.

Assessment

Written work: 40% (2500 words)
Oral presentation: 20%
Take-home exam: 40% (2000 words)

Chief examiner(s)

Pascaline Winand

Contact hours

Seminar presentation and participation in class discussion: 20%
Research paper (2500 words): 40%
Take home examination (2000 words): 40%

Off-campus attendance requirements

Group online discussion: 10% + Journal: 10% + Research paper (2500 words): 40% + Examination (2000 words): 40%

Prohibitions

APG5436