Diploma in Arts (International Studies)

Course 319-IS (2009)

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Year and Campus:	2009
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Undergraduate

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Course Overview:	International studies at the University of Melbourne explores issues relating to the shifting dynamics of global politics. International studies investigates the major political, economic, social, cultural and sacral issues that dominate the international agenda. Students undertaking a major in international studies, or the concurrent diploma, will examine how world affairs work at global, regional and national levels. They will gain theoretical expertise, empirical knowledge, and practical and professional skills. The will be able to focus on a wide range of topics, including traditional and critical forms of international relations theorizing, diplomacy, security, the advent of new forms of war, the future of conflict and cooperation, regionalism, the European Union, Asian Pacific affairs, human rights, global social movements, globalization, global environmental politics, international gender politics, terrorism, post-colonialism, global media, and the foreign policies of countries like America, China, Japan and Australia. Graduates from this program will be attractive to prospective employees in the public and private sectors including international inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations. Students who complete a major in international studies or the Diploma in Arts (International Studies) will also have a range of exciting higher degree options enabling them to further their knowledge and qualifications. The Master of International Politics and the Master of International Studies are two such options.
Objectives:	Refer to http://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2008/105-AA
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	The Diploma in Arts (International Studies) is only available to students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at the University of Melbourne. It consists of a three-year sequence of study, and adds one year to the duration of your degree. Students must complete 12.5 points of first-year subjects (166-103 Global Politics), at least four subjects (50 points) of subjects from the core list below, and subjects from the core and optional lists to total 100 points.
Subject Options:	First year subjects Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 166-103 International Politics Semester 1 12.500 Core subjects Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 166-014 Asia Pacific International Politics Not offered in 2009 12.50 166-016 American Politics and Society Not offered in 2009 12.50 166-018 Chinese Politics and Society Not offered in 2009 12.50 166-021 International Relations and its Others Not offered in 2009 12.50 166-024 International Gender Politics Not offered in 2009 12.50 166-302 Global Politics: Key Questions Not offered in 2009 12.50 166-030 Transitions in Central & Eastern Europe Not offered in 2009 12.50 166-033 European Integration: Politics of the EU Not offered in 2009 12.50 166-035 Australian Foreign Relations Not offered in 2009 12.50 166-205 Europe: Identities and Citizenship Not offered in 2009 12.50 166-212 Global Environmental Politics Not offered in 2009 12.50 166-216 Terrorism: Shifting Paradigms Semester 2 12.500 Optional subjects Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 121-017 Society and Environments Semester 1 12.500 121-063 Culture Change and Protest Movements Semester 2 12.500 131-039 The Rise of Modern Japan 1850s-1990s Summer 12.500 131-062 Making China Modern Not offered in 2009 12.50 131-228 Inventing Asian Traditions Semester 1 12.500 HIST20041 Resisting Colonialism: Australia-Pacific Not offered in 2009 12.50 131-236 The USA & the World:Democracy and Empire Not offered in 2009 12.500 100-301 Global Media Cultures Semester 1 12.500 ISLM20001 Islamic Political Movements Not offered in 2009 ISLM20004 Islam and Human RightsNot offered in 2009 Not offered in 2009 110-223 Islam in the West Not offered in 2009 12.500 110-231 Women in Arabic and Islamic Literature Not offered in 2009 12.500
Entry Requirements:	The Diploma in Arts (International Studies) is only available to students who are enrolled in a non-Melbourne Model degree course at the University of Melbourne. Students need to be able to fit a three-year sequence of study alongside their degree to be eligible for the Diploma in Arts.
Core Participation Requirements:	The Diploma in Arts requires a standard level of ability across all disciplines. It will be assumed students are able to access and attend classes on a regular basis, are capable of learning in a University environment and will be able to take responsibility for their own learning. Any ability beyond this threshold will be robustly supported through the curriculum. There are no pre-requisites for first year subjects, and any intensive use of IT or technologies will be adequately supported. Certain subjects have more specific requirements and demands, such as fieldwork or travelling, which are clearly outlined in the Handbook's subject description. However, the University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. The Faculty Disability Contact Officer works with students, the University Disability Liaison Unit and teaching staff to assist students with their special requirements, with a particular focus on accommodations for in-class and examination assessment tasks. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability.
Further Study:	Arts offers many opportunities for further study. A postgraduate diploma, leading on to a masters degree or PhD, can add vocational and/or research skills to your undergraduate arts degree and increase your employment options. Arts graduates also use postgraduate study to explore in greater depth and detail subjects they found interesting during their undergraduate study or to study a completely new field of knowledge.
Graduate Attributes:	Refer to http://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2008/105-AA
Generic Skills:	Refer to http://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2008/105-AA

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