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Geopolitics & Development (DEVT20003)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This subject examines the ways in which geopolitical thought shapes practices of war, peace and development, and the ways in which these are interrelated. States shape their security and development policies according to their understanding of the geography of the world and other states. It is therefore important to understand these geopolitical reasonings in order to comprehend the causes of violence and poverty and strategies for their elimination. This subject uses key texts and case studies to illustrate the interconnections between geopolitics, conflict, peace and development. Students will develop an ability to think clearly and critically about past and contemporary world affairs.
Intended learning outcomes
- an understanding of the meaning of geopolitics and its influence on peace and development.
- an understanding of the relationships between peace and development.
- an understanding of some key theories in peace studies.
- an understanding of some key theories in development studies.
- an ability to critically read security and development policy.
Generic skills
- be capable of critical thinking and analysis
- be capable of thinking in theoretical terms
- be capable of written communication
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of 200 points of study including at least 50 points of geography, development studies or politics.
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
A 10-minute tutorial presentation 10%, an associated written tutorial paper of 1000 words 20% (due one week after the tutorial presentation), a 3000-word essay 50% (due at the end of semester) and a 20-minute tutorial presentation on the major essay 20% (due in the last week of term).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
3 contact hours per week, 5.5 additional hours per week, total of 10 hours per week.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
n/a
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022