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Asia-Pacific: Zone of Conflict or Peace? (POLS90058)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject examines important issues in international relations in the Asia Pacific, drawing on theory and evidence about domestic and international politics. The topics for study normally include the China-US-Japan triangle, the Taiwan and Korean conflicts, the international context of conflicts relating to Indonesia and the Southwest Pacific, and Australian engagement in the Asia-Pacific.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete this subject should be able to: 

  • Analyse the dynamics of international relations in the Asia Pacific in the light of relevant theory and debates about international and domestic politics in the region
  • Develop critical understandings of the international roles of the United States, China, and Japan in the Asia Pacific
  • Critically analyse the context of major conflicts in the Asia Pacific relating to Taiwan and Korea
  • Demonstrate understanding of the international context of conflicts relating to Indonesia and the Southwest Pacific
  • Develop awareness of some of the major issues of Australian engagement in the Asia Pacific.

Generic skills

Students who complete this subject should be able to: 

  • Demonstrate competence in critical, creative and theoretical thinking through essay writing, seminar discussion and presentations
  • Conceptualise theoretical problems
  • Form judgments from conflicting evidence, and by critical analysis.

Last updated: 8 November 2024