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Special Topics B International Relations (POLS90046)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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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 successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- be able to demonstrate a specialist understanding of the subject being studied; and
- show a good capacity to communicate research in written form; and
- have developed the analytical skills to evaluate the core issue of the subject; and
- have an awareness of the contemporary theoretical debates in the subject; and
- be able to demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research.
Generic skills
Student who successfully complete this subject should:
- develop effective oral and written communication skills; and
- display aptitude for theoretical analysis; and
- ability to apply research skills to a specific area of inquiry.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLS90031 | Special Topics A International Relations | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
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 1,000 word essay (20%), due 2 weeks after the intensive teaching period
- A 4,000 word research essay (80%) due during the examination period
- Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of the subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of International Relations Specialisation (formal) Politics and International Studies Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of International Relations Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Politics and International Studies - 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