Undergraduate - UnitATS1873 - Introduction to international relations

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Caulfield Second semester 2014 (Day) Clayton Second semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Ben Wellings

Notes

Previously coded PLT1040

Synopsis

Introduction to the major traditions of international relations theory, including classical and structural realism, neoliberalism, British rationalism, cosmopolitanism, and Marxism. Critiques, especially those offered by critical theorists, poststructualists, and feminists. Historical and contemporary events, developments and issues in international relations.

Assessment

Tutorial participation: 10%
Assignment (1000 words): 15%
Essay (1500 words): 35%
Examination (2 hours): 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Ben Wellings

Workload requirements

3 hours (2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

International relations
Politics

Prohibitions

PLT1031