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Violence, War and Terrorism (PHIL90009)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
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Today, war is still a salient feature of international relations, while terrorism takes on ever more international character and scope. The subject will explore the philosophical - conceptual and moral - issues to do with violence, war, and terrorism. The central part of the subject will examine the main approaches to war: realism, consequentialism, just war theory, and pacifism. The subject will also discuss both the concept and the morality of terrorism, including state terrorism.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will
- have developed an understanding of the fundamentals of philosophical argumentation and theory.
- be able to demonstrate a substantial knowledge of the area of Violence, War and Terrorism.
- understand the theoretical sources of the key concepts in this area of study.
- understand the application of these concepts to their professional field or study area.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- have improved their ability to integrate abstract moral and conceptual considerations with relevant empirical data;
- have developed research and analysis skills to enable further study in the area of international justice at a higher academic level.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students enrolling in this subject must have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 5000-word research essay, due at the end of semester (100%)
Hurdle requirement:
- Students must attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Andrew Alexandra Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours - 1 x 2 hour seminar each week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Students enrolling in this subject must be admitted to a relevant Masters degree.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
To be advised
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation EMA 200 point program - full time over 2 years Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Professional Ethics Specialisation (formal) International Justice Informal specialisation MA (AS&ST) International Justice Major EMA 150 point program - full time over 1.5 years Informal specialisation 200 points Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics) Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Philosophy Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Philosophy Specialisation (formal) Professional Ethics Specialisation (formal) Professional Ethics Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics) Informal specialisation EMA 200 point program - full time over 1.5 years Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Professional Ethics - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022