units

APG4332

Faculty of Arts

Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
Organisational UnitPolitics
OfferedClayton First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Andy Butfoy

Notes

Previously coded PLM4600

Synopsis

Strategic studies is defined here as the analysis of the military dimension of international relations. Within this setting, the unit looks at the following topics: the role of US military power in world affairs, Australian defence policy, armed intervention, threats to the peace, the proliferation of 'weapons of mass destruction', arms control and concepts of security.

Assessment

Essay plan (400 words): 5%
Essay (5000 words): 50%
Examination (3 hours): 45%

Chief examiner(s)

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prohibitions

ATS4332, APG5332