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UQLD:International Peacekeeping (XNTS20035)
Cross-institutional (level 2)Points: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
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This course considers the evolution of international peacekeeping, contemporary operations, and future challenges. It is divided into two parts. The first looks at the history and development of peacekeeping. It shows precisely how peacekeeping operations are put together, managed and directed and highlights many of the key dilemmas that confront contemporary peacekeepers. The second considers a range of contemporary dilemmas such as the use of force, post-conflict reconstruction, civil-military cooperation, and the role of warlords, mercenaries and private companies in contemporary war zones.
Intended learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course students should be able to:
- Explain the legal basis and institutional framework for international peacekeeping;
- Identify different types of peacekeeping operations according to the objectives and the tools employed;
- Discuss the origins and contemporary relevance of concepts such as consent, impartiality, and minimum use of force;
- Understand and critically assess the evolution of peacekeeping methods;
- Identify the main aspects of a complex emergency and understand the problems this presents for peacekeepers.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the D-GLOBISS Diploma in Global Issues.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
Weekly blog 20%, 1 x 1200 briefing paper or YouTube clip 15%, 1 x 2500 word written research essay 40% and take-home exam 25%.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Thirty contact hours per semester. 1 x two hour lecture and 1 x one hour tutorial per week for 10 weeks. The lecture and tutorial programs are staggered and cover the 12 weeks of semester. Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018
Time commitment details
Students are expected to spend at least 10 hours each week on this course. This time can be divided roughly into four contact hours, which comprise a two-hour lecture and a further two hours engaging the key questions and interacting with students and teaching staff in the weekly blog. Other online learning and review activities may take shape throughout the semester as well. The remaining six non-contact hours should be spent carefully reading and critically reflecting upon the required chapters before the lecture, as well as reviewing previous class materials.
Additional delivery details
Online
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A list of texts and readings will be provided at the start of the course.
- Subject notes
Transcripts are sent from the international partner university approximately six weeks after the completion date of the course, therefore students are advised not to take this subject in the final semester of their undergraduate program if they wish to graduate in the December ceremonies.
Student undertaking this subject must complete a cross-institutional study application form to be submitted to University of Queensland at least three weeks prior to the course start date.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course U21 Certificate in Global Issues Course U21 Diploma in Global Issues - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022