This subject examines contemporary issues in contemporary international relations and the policy issues they raise. It draws on the expertise of prominent foreign academic and practitioner visitors to the Melbourne School of Government and reflects one or more of the School's core research areas and policy concerns. These consist of: Governance and Performance; Knowledge and Expertise in Public Policy; Security and Political Engagement; and Governing Markets.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
be able to demonstrate a specialist understanding of the subject being studied;
show a good capacity to communicate research in written form;
have developed the analytical skills to evaluate the core issue of the subject;
have an awareness of the contemporary theoretical debates in the subject;
be able to demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research.
Generic skills
On competion of this subject students should:
develop effective oral and written communication skills;
display aptitude for theoretical analysis;
ability to apply research skills to a specific area of inquiry.