MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


GSC3503

International relations

Malcolm Kennedy

8 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Gippsland/Distance + Prerequisites: GSC1503 and GSC1504 or equivalents or permission

Synopsis The subject provides an historical approach to the study of international relations. The focus of the subject will be upon the evolution of international behaviours and the developments of theories of international relations. The subject will offer the following areas of study: the emergence of great powers; the balance of power experiments; the emergence of diplomacy and foreign policy; the use of conflict resolution and force as instruments of policy; the sources of power; cooperation in international affairs; and the emergence of global systems in international relations.

Assessment Tutorial paper (1500 words): 20% + Research essay (2500 words): 50% + Examination (2 hours): 30%

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