Theories in International Studies

Subject 102-508 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Intensive: Saturday and Sunday (9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.) August 11 and 12, and September 1 and 2 and two 2.5-hour seminars (4.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.) August 2 and October 11
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Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of International Studies.
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Coordinator

Dr Graham Willett
Subject Overview:

This subject will introduce students to the most recent theoretical approaches and debates in International studies, the historical context of these concerns, and their regional permutations. These include state-formation, world systems, postcolonialism, gender, identity, and globalisation. The subject has an interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary structure.

Assessment: Written assignments totalling 5000 words, comprising two 1000 word assignments 25% each (due over the course of the semester) and a 3000 word assignment 50% (due during the examination period). Students must attend the seminars to be eligible for assessment.
Prescribed Texts: A subject reader will be available to purchase from the Bookroom before the start of teaching
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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • understand the roles of international organizations and institutions, and their inter-action with national and regional institutions, cultures and societies;

  • critically appreciate how the processes of key concepts, including internationalism, globalisation and transnationalism, have shaped the contemporary world;

  • understand the theory and method of comparative and cross-disciplinary approaches to a range of issues in international studies;

  • understand, through detailed examination of selective case studies, how key concepts and approaches in international studies may be applied to processes, 'problems' and cultures.

Notes:

Available to fourth year students with permission of subject coordinator. Strict enrolment deadlines apply to subjects taught intensively. The subject dates and HECS/course fee census date for this subject change each year. Check your enrolment record for the correct census date for this subject.

Related Course(s): Master of Arts (International Studies)(Adv. Seminars and Shorter Thesis)
Master of International Studies
Postgraduate Certificate in International Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in International Studies

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